Summer is almost here! It feels like we are starting to cautiously re-engage with more in-person events right now, while also still needing to feel safe and make the decision that is right for our families. I imagine this summer will be a patchwork quilt of home-based and community-based activity, with some hanging out time […]
Religious Education
Anti-Racist Reading Recommendations
We’ve had many anti-racist book studies this year, but if you didn’t have a chance to participate in them it’s not too late to add these books to your summer reading list! I have recommendations for all ages. For the youngest: Antiracist Baby, by Ibram X Kendi and Ashley Lukashevsky. A board book about anti-racism! […]
Deep Listening Mini-Retreat
Spiritual Practice Mini Retreat: Deep Listening Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Our spiritual theme for October is the Practice of Deep Listening. This 2 hour mini-retreat will explore this theme through a variety of spiritual and creative practices, such as visio divina, taize, meditation, and more. Led by Rev Sara Lewis.
Life Without Notes: A Storytelling Workshop
Come and learn to tell the stories of your life. Have you ever been to an open mic storytelling event? Have you ever wished that it was you up there telling? Here is your chance to learn how. In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals for telling a personal story in the style of “The […]
The Same and Different: Looking Ahead to the 2022-2023 Church Year
by Rev. Mary Gear & Rev. Sara Lewis It’s a Spring practice in church life to begin planning for the next congregational year, and that’s what the OUUC staff has been doing. Even as we bring the current year to a close and look to a more relaxed schedule for the Summer, we’re looking ahead. […]
