The winter holiday season is a time of awe, a time to ponder the mystery of creation and consider our place within it with a sense of wonder and humility.
We celebrate Christmas with candlelight services that touch our diverse religous perspectives and backgrounds. In keeping with our UU principles, we gather on Christmas Eve to appreciate the wonder and potential of all children, the importance of generosity and compassion to those in need, and the warmth of our shared humanity.
We also gather on the winter solstice for a ritual led by our Owl Moon Covenant of UU Pagans as we celebrate the return of the sun on the year’s shortest day.
This year’s celebrations
Events will be listed here as dates and times become available.
This concert will showcase the Steinway piano currently on loan from West Music. It will feature UU talent and invited guest musicians playing everything from holiday tunes to a Liszt Sonata to an exciting multi-player piece. Reception to follow. Free admission, open to all.
“Spirit of the Christmas Tree” is an intergenerational worship service reenacting the Christmas nativity story from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. With an all-ages cast and musical numbers, the pageant touches on themes of love, forgiveness, and social justice.
The 5:30 pm Christmas Eve service is family-friendly with a livelier spirit than our later service. Both services are open to all and include the tradition of lighting candles and singing Silent Night. Social time at 6:30, no childcare.
The 7 pm service is more quiet and contemplative than our earlier family service. Both services are open to all and include the tradition of lighting candles and singing Silent Night. Social time at 6:30, no childcare.
If you don't have other plans on Christmas Day, the UU Vegetarian Community invites you to join them for a "plantluck" meal in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a favorite plant-based holiday dish (excluding animal flesh, dairy and eggs) for 8 to 10 servings.
