Living with Intention
Join us as CUF folks explore our monthly theme of Living with Intention through readings, music, and reflection.
Archives: Services
January Matin and Burning Bowl Service A Service of Music, Meditation, and Blessing
Join us for our annual Burning Bowl Ceremony as we reflect on what we would like to let go of from this past year. Elana Floyd-Kennett will share a meditation with us and we will have music by Candy Davis and Marty Merrill.
Holiday Social Hour
During this special online social event we will light our chalices, hear music from Bob Swenson, listen to readings and share good conversation as we reflect on this Holiday Season. Linda Linsin will be your host, and everyone is invited to sip on eggnog, coffee, … read more.
Christmas Eve
Celebrate this Christmas eve with CUF members and friends at a candlelight Christmas eve service. Listen to the Christmas story and other tales of the season; the music of Ginivra Herr, Stephanie Reese and Joe Palermo; and participate in a brief candle lighting ceremony to … read more.
Solstice
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the first official day of winter. In today’s service we will look at some of the ancient traditions and celebrations that mark this time of year and consider the opportunities for personal renewal as … read more.
Christian by birth and acculturation. Agnostic by examination and contemplation. Unitarian by choice—for now
Zen teachers often say that their teachings are like a finger pointing at the moon. The finger is useful because of what it points us toward, not as an object of study for its own sake. Western epistemology is based on ongoing reductive analysis the … read more.
“December Matin: A Service of Music, Meditation, and Blessing”
Traditionally, a “matin” is a service of song and prayer, and has also been used to refer to the morning song of birds. Our version of a matin is a service of music, reflection, and blessings. Join us for music with some of our CUF … read more.
Gratitude
Taking time to consider what we are thankful for has been shown to be good for us in many ways. Join us as we explore gratitude through readings, music, and sharing.
Thanksgiving Bread Service
Our annual service of gratitude will be both in person at the fellowship and online on zoom! We will give thanks in word and song, and CUF folks will share their recipes and stories.
The Story of a Universalist Pioneer: Eli Gilbert
In the spirit of holding history, we’ll welcome a voice from the past. Eli Gilbert was born in 1789, and travelled down the Ohio River with his family to settle in rural Jefferson County, Illinois. Bill Sasso will “channel” Eli, sharing his story and relating … read more.