“Plowshares”
November’s theme is Service.
The annual UUCSS Auction is one of the church’s most enjoyable events as well as a terrific fundraiser. It is an evening of great fun and fellowship at which donations made by UUCSS Members and Friends are auctioned off to others within the church family. You will find everything from terrific things such as paintings;…
“Abundance”
This is a multigenerational service; school-age children, youth, and adults will worship together for the entire hour. November’s theme is Service.
“Return, Return, Return”
At the Pagan festival of Samhain, when the wheel of the year turns and we honor our beloved dead, we return to the inspiration and transformation of the earth, the water, the fire, and the air. October’s theme is Heritage.
“Winds Be Still”
The natural world may give us some resources for coping with grief, whether our grieving comes from death or from other kinds of loss. From environmental science to the writings of the Transcendentalists, there are several entry points for finding comfort in our interdependence.
October’s theme is Heritage.
Air, fire/energy, water, earth–elements critical to all life. Come hear their stories of beauty and struggle at our Green Sanctuary service on October 14th. UUCSS certified as a Green Sanctuary in 2013. We live our commitment to respecting the interdependent web of existence by recycling, “greening” our church events and buildings, marching in rallies, promoting sustainably-sourced residential electricity, lobbying our legislators on environmental and climate issues and much more. We see climate change as one of the, if not THE, biggest challenge facing humanity today. We know that slowing climate change is an issue of justice because people living on the margins, economically or in other ways, are being hurt already and will suffer the most.
October’s theme is Heritage.
Join us for the Fall edition of jazz@uucss as we welcome Italian-born, Baltimore-based vocalist, Irene Jalenti and her trio. Irene is a dynamic, soulful, and passionate performer and composer who moves easily from a love ballad to an activist song to a comical tune, always with depth, nuance, and conviction. She earned a Bachelor…
The DreamBuilders Committee will hold two informal meetings to update the congregation on its progress in implementing Phase 1 (necessary repairs to the Sanctuary), discuss ideas it is considering for Phase 2, and take questions and comments from the congregation. Come after the service, at noon, on either Sunday, September 16th (in the Sanctuary) or…
Mindfulness, being fully present in the moment, sounds simple. Simple is different than easy. There are a few approaches that may help us get closer to mindfulness. We’ll explore together where we are, when we are, and how we are.
This worship service will follow our new, community-building format, with people of all ages worshiping together for the first 15 minutes before school-age children and their teachers leave for Religious Education classes. Nursery care for children up to age 3 is available throughout the service.
Join us for our 30th anniversary UUCSS Catoctin Mountain Fall Retreat! From September 21-23 we will gather at Catoctin Mountain Park, in nearby Thurmont, Maryland to make music, play games, prepare and share meals, hike, relax, and get to know each other better. If you are new to UUCSS it’s a great way to get…