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“Love Ain’t Pie”

Love takes different forms at different times; romantic, parental, sexual, neighborly, and more. But love isn’t pie. You don’t run out as you give pieces away. Come and join us as we explore the many faces of love.

 

 

“Be Naked”

Authentic relationship underlies and supports the work of social justice and community building. Come and join Reverend Amy Petrie Shaw in this exploration of compassion, vulnerability, authenticity, and unnecessary fig leaves. There will be a New Member Welcome included this week!

“How to say it when it’s hard to say…”

Two brilliant authors of children’s literature once pondered how honest they could be when talking with children. Should they always tell children the truth, or should they seek to protect the children’s innocence? Today we’re asking similar questions about books, classroom conversations, and the media. Does it matter what we say – and how we say it – even to each other? 

“Sermon on the Amount”

Each of us is only one thread in an amazing tapestry, but if we were missing, the picture would be forever changed. Come and explore generosity as a spiritual practice, and gain a better understanding of both why churches need good stewards and what … read more.

“Seasons of Love”

The musical Rent’s best known song, Seasons of Love, asks a good question; how do you measure a year in your life? How many good things had to happen for it to have been a good year? How many bad things for … read more.

“New Year, New Day, Every Day”

Just writing the year 2023 takes some getting used to.  It is just another day in our lives, but the turning of the calendar has many looking back on the past year and making resolutions for the upcoming year.  I will look forward and share … read more.

“O Holy Night”

Please join us at UUCOV for this warm and family friendly traditional Christmas Eve service at 4pm. Light refreshments, coffee, and wassail will be provided after the service.

 

The Lights of Hanukkah

Hanukkah is about healing, illuminating, miraculous light. It’s about little miracles, and human perseverance. And it has something to teach you. Come and explore the deeper meaning behind Hanukkah, and it’s impact on all of us.