Author: Winchester UU

Get a jumpstart on PRIDE month celebrations early this year and SUPPORT the LGBTQ+ community!

THIS MONDAY, MAY 20th, at 7 pm Winchester Public Library – Large Meeting Room – Free & Open to the Public Come hear the incredible personal stories of LGBTQ+ community members! Learn how to have safe and candid conversations about LGBTQ+ issues with your friends and family members. Bring your questions and listen to honest, … Continue reading Get a jumpstart on PRIDE month celebrations early this year and SUPPORT the LGBTQ+ community!

Support the Heather Garden

In celebration of the many ways Rev. Heather has tended to us during times of great challenge, has helped us connect deeply with our roots and nurtured us into a time of renewed growth, we wish to honor her ministry with a gift. A large and beautifully landscaped pollinator garden will be planted in the … Continue reading Support the Heather Garden

RE and Youth Highlights for 5/9

RE: This past Sunday, we had a great conversation during First Reflection about the difference between equal and equitable. Everyone got a bandaid as a reminder that fairness is giving everyone what they need, not necessarily giving everyone the same thing. Spirit Play: This coming Sunday we’ll gather in the sanctuary for First Reflection and … Continue reading RE and Youth Highlights for 5/9

Building Beloved Community 5/2/24

Question by Question These days, as bombs fall literally and figuratively, we may find ourselves hearing unexpected, startling comments from a colleague, friend, or family member. How can we remain in dialogue, in relationship? The National Museum of African American History and Culture advises a “Questioning Frame of Mind.”   Seek clarity: Tell me more about __?   … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 5/2/24

RE and Youth Highlights 5/2/24

This past Sunday, we were back to our regular RE classes after a resounding responsive singing First Reflection. The kids really enjoyed themselves and we brought that energy into our Gathering Circle and then our classrooms! This coming Sunday we’ll gather in the sanctuary for First Reflection and then join our Nursery, Spirit Play, and … Continue reading RE and Youth Highlights 5/2/24