Solo Piano Recital
October 29, 2011
On Saturday, November 5, at 2p.m., Bell Street Chapel will host an extraordinary pianist, Ilya Kazantsev, who will generously share his talent in a solo piano recital. Donations are welcome.
Wisdom from the Day of the Dead
October 28, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
We have much to learn from the Mexican culture in how to honor and remember those we have lost. Kate Gillis will once again build our altar. You are welcome to bring photos or other items to place on the altar as we recognize our dead.
This Sunday, our guest musician is guitarist, Alexander Krepkikh.
Christmas Eve Service
October 27, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days. The interpretation of the event has varied from culture to culture, but most cultures have held a recognition of rebirth, involving festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations.
Yule Service
October 27, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days. The interpretation of the event has varied from culture to culture, but most cultures have held a recognition of rebirth, involving festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations.
Tis the Season
October 27, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
Most of us fall into traps this time of year. We place value on practices and behaviors that upon closer examination do not serve us well.
Intergenerational Thanksgiving Service
October 27, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
We celebrate gratitude and hospitality as a community with story, song, reflection, and our traditional cornbread and cider communion.
Because It’s Sunday
October 27, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
Gathering each Sunday is a spiritual practice that Unitarian Universalists can claim. The hymn May Nothing Evil Cross This Door tells us that our “walls keep hate out and hold love in.” Our Chapel offers us sanctuary that is hard to find in our modern lives.
Privileged
October 27, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
Let us consider our privilege of hearth and home that most of us enjoy this time of year.
Vespers
October 26, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
Join us for an intimate service in the gentle evening light of our beautiful sanctuary. Prepare to go deeper in reflection, meditation and listening to that still and small voice within each of us.
Vespers will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Day of the Dead
October 23, 2011
On Sunday, Oct. 30, help us celebrate Day of the Dead by making sugar skulls before the service. Materials will be in the shell room for you to decorate your own sugar skull to place on our altar that morning. There will also be a Halloween party after coffee hour on Oct. 30. Come celebrate with snacks, games and spooky fun. Costumes welcome!