Sunday, December 18—9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
“The Winter Solstice”
Rev. Tim Kutzmark
Celebrate the Winter Solstice and explore the ongoing dance between light and dark.
What will nature and the cycle of the seasons tell us about our light and shadow-filled lives? Music: 9:15-Marsten Parker, violin; 11:00 AM-The UUCR Choir
Sunday, December 18 (Special 1:00 p.m. Service)
“When The Holidays Hurt – A Service of Support”
Rev. Tim Kutzmark
Join Rev. Tim and members of our Pastoral Care Team for a gentle service of support for anyone who finds themselves grieving a loss, challenged, hurting, or struggling in any way during this holiday season. The holidays can be such a difficult time for many of us. Perhaps we've lost a loved one, or a job, or our sense of hope. Perhaps we struggle with depression or stress or anxiety. Perhaps someone we love is ill, or we are ill. Perhaps we feel alone. We are opening our doors to anyone who hurts in any way this holiday season, and offering a safe and healing place for comfort and support. Everyone from the community is welcome. Invite a friend. Special music by Roald Wilson (Please note special 1:00 PM time)
Christmas Eve Services
5:30—Family Service
7:15 PM—Traditional Candlelight Service
Join us for this sacred evening of story, carols, and hope renewed.
5:30 PM Family Service—An interactive child-friendly service suited to families and children who might need to wiggle a bit. The service will include the telling of the Nativity Story and our annual pageant. The UUCR Choir will sing. As an opportunity to help our children reach out beyond themselves on Christmas Eve, we are requesting that each child please bring new or lightly used hats, mittens, gloves, warm socks, and pullovers to the 5:30 PM service for our special collection of clothing for local children in need.
7:15 PM Traditional Candlelight Service—Join us for a reflective service of carols and readings, ending with the traditional candle lighting and passing of the flame. The UUCR Adult Choir will offer selections, including the long-standing choral benediction of the “Hallelujah Chorus.”
Sunday, December 25
Sunday Morning Christmas Day Worship Service
One Service Only at 9:15 AM with Rev. Tim
Join Rev. Tim at 9:15 AM for a simple, meaningful Christmas morning service of contemplation and joy. Music by Alex Gordon and our guest classical pianist from Russia, Dasha Bukhartseva
Sunday, January 1, 2011
New Years Day Worship Service
One Service Only at 11:00 AM with Meg Soens
Join Meg Soens, our Intern Minister, for a special New Year’s Day service at 11:00 AM only.
Sunday, January 8, 2012—9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
“A Time Apart”
Rev. Tim Kutzmark
Our holiday season concludes with our annual opportunity to light candles for those who died during the past year. We’ll also look ahead at the possibilities of a fresh New Year. This will be Rev. Tim’s final service before his Sabbatical begins. Tim will preach on the gifts found in being together, and in being apart. Music: 9:15-Michael Ricca, guest vocalist; 11:00: Michael Ricca , guest vocalist and the UUCR Choir.
