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As long as human beings have surveyed the heavens and survived the cold of winter, they have faced, and celebrated, the time of Solstice and the shortest day of the year. So, too, this long tradition at USNH–with music, story, meditation and reverie, this is a service that helps us navigate the challenges, and beauty, of … Continue reading An Impermanent Firmament- A Multi-generational Solstice Service
*Please bring flowers to share in the ceremony* The first Flower Ceremony was held in Prague, in June 1923, led by Rev. Norbert Čapek. For decades, this beloved tradition and its powerful history have provided meaning to hundreds of UU congregations. When individual flowers learn to share sun, rain, air and soil, community blooms. As we sing … Continue reading 100 year Blooms: A multigenerational Service featuring the music of Harpeggios Harp group
Imagine an alphabet soup the size of the Pacific Ocean. Imagine a machine that could plumb the depths of this ocean, arranging the endless supply of noodle letters into contextual writings on any subject in the blink of an eye. This is today’s Artificial Intelligence. What does this speed and depth of processing mean for … Continue reading Authentic Intelligence: service presented by the Youth and Rising Generations of USNH
When parents and children are asked about their worries and concerns in today’s world, invariably the first thing that comes out is safety. After that, they often mention “lack of connection”. In a world that is technically more connected than ever, this might seem surprising. Join DLRE Jesse Greist and the young people of USNH … Continue reading Credos for the Ages- Multi-generational service
Passover and Easter hold an enduring message for Unitarian Universalists: Never Forget the past. Never forget those who have strived, suffered and even died for liberty of mind, body and soul. Never forget the divine spark that is in each of us. May that spark, represented today in this chalice flame, guide us towards lives … Continue reading Rise Again, In Love: A Multigenerational Worship Service and Egg Hunt
“Each night a child is born is a holy night.” — Sophia Fahs Join us for a virtual Christmas Eve as we listen to ancient stories of hope and renewal and share songs of joy and goodwill to all. Candles at 6pm and 7pmWeather permitting, the USNH staff will also host two chances to light … Continue reading “Christmas Eve”
Each year we gather as a multi-generational community to honor the spiral march of space and time, looking as much behind to where we’ve been as forward to where we are going. But are the lines of life’s spirals smooth, and evenly spaced, or are there irregularities, bumps and even bruises that form as we … Continue reading “The Solstice Spiral”
What can we learn from the youngest among us? It begins with their incredible ability to adapt and change, shrugging off today’s challenges with all the enthusiasm that tomorrow brings. It continues with the way children weave in and out of each other’s lives with ease, openness and grace, and it leads us to truly … Continue reading What Puts Our Heart In A Holy Place
Multi-generational worship featuring the annual stepping up ritual. Led by:Jesse Greist, Rev. Megan Lloyd Joiner, Jeffrey Douma & Erika Schroth Patricia McChesney and the CYRE Committee
Unitarian Universalism is a covenantal faith. What does this mean for our community? We reflect on ancient stories of covenant and how this idea influences our faith today.
