We practice something called “theme-based ministry” here at OUUC, with a monthly theme that we receive from our subscription to Soul Matters. This month’s theme has been “Imagination”. One of the things I love about theme-based ministry is that it connects worship to small group ministry and to the children and youth ministries, helping to […]
Religious Education
Christmas in Whoville
by Sara Lewis This is a very different feeling Christmas, for me. Without parties, without parades, without quite as much rushing around. In some ways it feels nice, and in others it’s … odd. It makes me think of Christmas in Whoville. When the Grinch looks down at Whoville, he dreads the coming of Christmas. […]
Games for Gatherings
by Sara Lewis This year we have been reminded each week at OUUC that “it’s about connection, not perfection”, and we’ve all been learning new ways to find that connection over distances and screens. One way the youth group has been staying connected is through online games, and they’ve found some good ones. You all […]
Responding to Food Insecurity
By Sara Lewis, with input from Karmel Shields and Sally Brennand Even as we are celebrating the Harvest and Thanksgiving, there are people going hungry in our community. For many of us within the OUUC congregation, we feel this calls us to directly serve those less fortunate. Not knowing where or how families will access […]
Beginning a New Journey Toward Chaplaincy
I will be “away” from the congregation again this week, as I attend my first course at the Interfaith Chaplaincy Institute. This is the beginning of a new journey of professional and vocational development for me, as I am working to become an ordained interfaith chaplain. There have been some questions I’ve heard already, so […]
