Green Sanctuary is inviting you to join members of our committee in lobbying MD legislators face-to-face on important climate change bills in Annapolis. Two major opportunities are coming up in February. 1. The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is organizing a Lobby Night on President’s Day, Feb 17th, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm What: Join…
April 9-13, 2020 The youth of UUCSS will be traveling to Boston to explore the roots of our UU faith. This is a great opportunity for our youth to deepen their understanding of Unitarian Universalism, and it’s lots of fun. The journey is open to all UUCSS youth in grades 9-12, whether they have been…
Winter weather is upon us! Here is what you need to know about how UUCSS staff and lead volunteers will get the word out in case of an emergency closure: If the Montgomery County Schools are closed, UUCSS is closed. The minister has the final say about closing the campus for inclement weather, particularly on…
December 8, 12:30 p.m. Join Rev. Lyn and the Lay Ministers in a contemplative, participatory worship service that addresses grief and other complex emotions that we bring into the winter holidays. There will be music, sharing, and silence as we face the difficulties and dwell in the mystery together.
December 15, 12:00-2:00 p.m. How will we move our faith forward toward greater justice? This is a central question for Unitarian Universalism, and one that participants at this year’s UUA General Assembly engaged with in facilitated small group discussions. The UUA and several partner organizations have invited congregations to continue the conversation, and to continue…
The Green Sanctuary will host a Go Green kick -off November 10 in the Triangle Room following the Sunday service. Visit our table to find out more about how you can get 100% green electricity for your home or apartment without installing costly solar panels and while keeping your current utility provider. Community solar projects, …
October 27 12-2:00 pm at UUCSS in the Sanctuary. The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights will offer a free Workshop on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Learn how you can be welcoming to queer and gender non conforming people at our church, in the workplace, and in your community. Light lunch and vegetarian options will be available for…
Jane Larrick is the volunteer of the month for September. Jane joined UUCSS in April 1991 after her friend and colleague Drew Riggs invited her to come and hear him play at a service. She had been looking for a community of like-minded people and instantly felt she had found it at UUCSS. Jane is…
Doneby Smith and her husband, David Miley, came to UUCSS in about 1995 on the recommendation of Ed Weiner after a brief stint at Cedar Lane UU, which, they decided, wasn’t a good fit for them. Like many, they were especially looking for religious education for their son, Galen, who was 3 at the time. Doneby says that the most intensive activity…
Are you interested in becoming a member of UUCSS? Our next Pathways to Membership class will be from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 26 in the Dolan Lounge in the Admin building at the church. Reverend Cox will be joining us. The Pathways class provides an opportunity to learn more about the history and principles of…