12/28/25 with Andrea Kamens
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Yule: The Winter Solstice Celebration of Hope
12/21/25 with Julie Pera
The Winter Wishing Star: Finding Hope in the Darkness
12/14/25 with Deborah Demazure
11/30 – A reminder of the interconnectedness of our world.
Guest Speaker Deborah Demazure A reminder of the interconnectedness of our world. All are welcome. 10:00 Service11:00 Coffee & Community
11/23 – Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address & Annual Potluck
10:30 AM Service11:30 AM Coffee, PrepNoon Potluck The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving adress recognizes our gratitude to all living things, and acknowledges their significance in our lives. This service will be led by Chris Tangora.Annual Thanksgiving Potluck meal will follow the service. All are welcome!
11/16 – Democracy and Our Spiritual Fortitude
UU Mass Action Campaign – Claire Karl Müller As we enter this new phase of US authoritarianism, we are each called to find a deeper place in the movement for true democracy. Inspired by Indigenous scholar and musician Dr. Lyla June, Claire Karl will speak to UU Mass Action’s campaign invitations on immigrant justice, housingContinue reading “11/16 – Democracy and Our Spiritual Fortitude”
Nov 9th – Neighborliness
November 9th – Neighborliness, Guest Minister Rev. Jane Thickstun Who is our neighbor? How do we talk to our neighbor? How often do we speak from our fearfulness, and hurt others in the process? Can we treat all our neighbors with love and kindness, with neighborliness, even when we disagree? As we have become more dividedContinue reading “Nov 9th – Neighborliness”
June 15 – Flower Communion
A tradition that celebrates the spiritual gift of diversity through the sharing of flowers. All are invited to bring and share a flower and leave with a different flower, blessed by the gathering.
March 30 – Love Now, More Than Ever – Rev. Leaf Seligman, with Music by Arif
With all the uncertainty in our country and the world, and in our own lives, what can we trust? What do we reach for? What shall we offer? Love. The sermon explores why we need love more now than ever.
March 23 – Reflections on Trust, Love, & Justice – Chris Tangora
Following the Spring Equinox we look at the balance of light and dark. Drawing inspiration from nature we embrace the renewal of Spring, remembering that each act of trust and compassion helps bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice and closer to the harmony we seek.
March 9 – Religious Exploration for All Ages – Julie Pera
Join us for Religious Exploration for All Ages, including a story, hands-on activity and more!
March 2 – Storyteller Sunday – Norah Dooley
Can human beings trust one another? Psychology offers a lot of evidence countering the bleak Lord of the Flies view that humans are inherently selfish, violent, or prone to chaos when left to their own devices. While William Golding’s novel portrays a pessimistic view of human nature, modern psychological and anthropological research suggests a moreContinue reading “March 2 – Storyteller Sunday – Norah Dooley”
The Gift of Presence: A Small Group Discussion
December 8th 2024 – 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall The Gift of Presence. What is it? How do you give it? How do you receive it? On Bodhi Day, when Buddha’s attained enlightenment, we offer an open invitation to a guided exploration how we give and get the gift of presence in a smallContinue reading “The Gift of Presence: A Small Group Discussion”
Small Group Discussions
Sunday 10/13 – 10am Led by Chris Pera As a part of the morning service, Chris will facilitate small group discussions focused on the monthly theme of Living Love Through the Practice of Deep Listening, offering the opportunity to connect with one another.
September 29 – Intergenerational Religious Exploration
Julie Pera Julie will be leading a hands-on learning opportunity for all ages based on the monthly theme.
September 22 – Small Group Discussions
Chris Pera Chris will be facilitating small group discussions to help us reflect on the monthly theme and to feel more connected to each other.
September 15 – Storyteller Sunday
Norah Dooley Norah will be sharing her talents as a storyteller to inspire our thoughts, discussion, and action around the monthly theme.
September 8 – Water Communion & Ingathering
We come together for our traditional Water Communion and Ingathering worship service to reconnect and renew our sense of community. You are invited to bring water from (or representing) the places and activities from your summer journey.
June 16 – Flower Communion
Celebrate the spiritual gift of diversity by participating in the Flower Communion Ceremony. The true beauty of a bouquet stems from the way the unique flowers complement each other, just as the true beauty of a community stems from the way the unique individuals complement each other. If you are able, please bring a flowerContinue reading “June 16 – Flower Communion”
June 9 – Worship Service & Annual Meeting
Join us in a short gathering for worship and new member recognition, followed by our Annual Meeting.
Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner 