December 1 – “Light a Candle” Advent. A time of waiting. A season of anticipation. Join us as we explore how UUs can incorporate the ideals behind advent into our own spiritual practices. Jedd Brenneman speaks about growing up Mennonite and the impact the Advent Wreath still has on his life today with worship associate Ben Ramirez.
December 8 – “Tis the Season: Magic and Wonder” Do you believe in magic? Join us as we explore what magic is and can be to rational adults, whether it’s oil that lasts 8 days, a virgin birth, or the daily miracle of a rising sun. There is magic all around us this time of year, if we only open our eyes to see it. Melissa Mattson leads the service with worship associate Cheryl Parsons.
December 15- “A Song Cycle for the Season” Join Service Leader Alicia Riegel-Kanth & Worship Associate Rev. Chris Kapp for hymns & meditations exploring Anticipation, Preparation, Expectation, & Rejuvenation in the context of the holiday season & impending Solstice. During the service, Rev. Chris will dedicate the UUCV Little Food Pantry newly developed by our children & youth. As always, Carole Knisely will provide beautiful music. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our fabulous UUCV young people, practice holiday mindfulness, & look forward to the new year!”
December 20 – “Winter Solstice” Cultures all over the world have used spirals to represent internal paths and provide opportunities for reflections. In the cold, dark nights of winter, we look forward to the winter solstice as it means the days will begin to get longer again.
Join us as we walk the Solstice Spiral, a magical and meaningful winter solstice ritual that offers us a unique opportunity for self-reflection about the past year and a space for intention setting as we move through the season of the cold, dark winter.
We will meet at 6:00 PM in the Dining Room for this Service.
December 22 – “A UU Christmas Carol” Whether you think of Ebenezer Scrooge or Ralphie shooting his eye out, A Christmas Carol tells a story of presence, which can be the greatest Christmas present of all. Rev. Chris Kapp leads the service with worship associate Melissa Mattson.
December 29 – “The Gathering of Spirits” Another year is winding down. As singer Carrie Newcomer says, ‘Life’s a twinkling and that’s for certain. Rev. Chris Kapp leads the service with worship associate Susan Rimby.
Join us for in-person worship in our Sanctuary every Sunday at 10:30 am or on ZOOM. or “listen in” (without video) by telephone, by calling 646-876-9923 and entering Meeting ID 550 751 6685