Heart and Soul: A Contemplative Worship Service - 5 p.m.
Theme:
Prophecy
Sunday, January 8, 2017 - 5:00pm
Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Joyce Holmen, and Karen Hsu Patterson
In consultation with our minister, we are continuing the Heart and Soul services, now led by Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Joyce Holmen, and Karen Hsu Patterson. With singing and instrumental music, statements and questions, silence and sharing, we’ll explore the theme of "What does it mean to be a community of Prophecy?"
Heart and Soul: A Contemplative Worship Service
Theme:
Presence
Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 5:00pm
Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Joyce Holmen, and Karen Hsu Patterson
In consultation with our minister, we are continuing the Heart and Soul services, now led by Kikanza Nuri-Robins,
Joyce Holmen, and Karen Hsu Patterson. With singing and instrumental music, statements and questions, silence and sharing, we’ll explore the theme of "What does it mean to be a community of Presence?
The Story of Maryam (one service only at 11 a.m.)
Theme:
Presence
Sunday, December 25, 2016 - 11:00am
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
We'll join our Muslim and Christian neighbors in celebrating Jesus' birthday with readings from the Quran and the Christian Bible.
All is Bright - Christmas Eve Candelight Services - 6 and 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 6:00pm
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur, Kathleen Hogue and Dr. Zanaida Robles
Adult Choir at 6 p.m.
Choral Quartet at 8 p.m.
If you would like to be a reader at a Christmas Eve service, please contact Rev. Rebecca at minister@uusm.org.
Festive Family-Friendly Christmas Eve Service - 4 p.m.
Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 4:00pm
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
Join Kathleen Hogue and Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur for a festive family-friendly Christmas Eve service,
with holiday music from Dr. Zanaida Robles and friends. This service is especially designed for our youngest children, ages 0-5, and their siblings and families. Please bring a home made or store bought star ornament to share.
This service will also include a children's dedication. Please contact dre@uusm.org if you would like your child included. Services will take place in Angeline Forbes Hall.
Winter Solstice Vespers - Earth Air, Fire, Water & the Alchemy of Transformation
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 7:00pm
Rima Snyder
On the solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, we can imagine ourselves transforming sorrow into joy, difficulty into possibility, loss into reflection and greater understanding. Hosted by Rima Snyder, Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur, and Kathleen Hogue; with special musical guests Karen Hsu Patterson and cellist Lynn Angebranndt.
The Spirit of the Christmas Tree - A Multigenerational Pageant
Theme:
Presence
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur, Kathleen Hogue and Dr. Zanaida Robles
We'll celebrate the arrival of the Friendly Beasts, a beloved church tradition, at our multigenerational holiday pageant services.
[Note: No audio recording is available for this service.]
Door into the Dark
Theme:
Presence
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
Here and Now
Theme:
Presence
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
Second Sunday Concert - Leslie Beauvais (Music Program Fundraiser)
Immediately following Second Sunday Supper in the Sanctuary is a special concert by fantastic and talented singer/songwriter Leslie Beauvais. All donations to this event will go to the UUSM music fund, which relies on events such as this to help raise funds for our musicians, printed music and other expenses related to music ministry. Please join us! Contact Kim Miller for more information.
Date / Time:
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Room: