Winter Poetry
December 31, 2011
Worship Committee
The Worship Committee will present its almost annual service of winter poetry. After a long night of partying, it’s the perfect way to start a new year! We will also celebrate our annual fire communion.
Guest at Your Table
December 16, 2011
Guest at your Table boxes for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee can be returned to Bell Street on Christmas Eve or January 15th, Martin Luther King Sunday. Through a combination of advocacy, education, and partnerships with grassroots organizations, UUSC promotes economic rights, advances environmental justice, defends civil liberties, and preserves the rights of people in times of humanitarian crisis. Please convert the money into a check made out to Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Membership gifts of $100 or more are eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, N.Y. You can also donate online at http://www.uusc.org/guest.
No Service
December 16, 2011
Bell Street Chapel will not offer a service on Sunday December 25th
The Worth and Dignity of Every Family
December 16, 2011
Audrey Greene
We will be reading a letter from Heron Greenesmith, a lawyer with Family Equality Council, concerning the important work of widening the legal rights and protections for LGBT-headed families.
Grasping War
December 4, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
What do most of us know about war? Can we truly understand war as experienced by troops that are returning home?
Here and Now
December 4, 2011
Rev. CJ McGregor
Ultimately the work we do to realize our hopes and dreams for our congregation will reap reward in our future. But what about the here and now? What are the consequences on our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves of this work in the present?
Pulpit Poinsettias
December 4, 2011
Soon our halls will be decked for the holidays. That is, our sanctuary will be decorated. We would like to place live Poinsettia plants in front of the pulpit and would like to offer to place a plant in memory of your loved one. You are asked to offer the name of your loved one and a $15 donation to purchase the plant. Your offering and the name of your loved one will be printed in the order of service for the month of December. Should you wish to remain anonymous it will be arranged. Simply email Rev. CJ at cjmcgregor@prodigy.net with your request or place your donation and name in the offering clearly marked that it is for a plant and a plant will be placed. We’d like to collect your donation and information by December 10th.
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.