Month: September 2024

From Our Minister

“You Don’t Have to Say Anything”

Dear Beloveds,

One of the requirements for becoming an ordained and fellowshipped Unitarian Universalist minister is the completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or CPE. CPE involves learning about both the theory and practice of talking with … read more.

Upcoming in Family Ministries

From Our Director of Religious Education for Children and Youth,
Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao

The nursery is open for children ages 0-5 every Sunday during service. We also offer regular programming open to children in preschool through high school. 

Saturday, Oct. 5. – Sunday, Oct. 6 Senior High … read more.

From the Board of Trustees

“From My Attic to the UUCD Bylaws”

by Jeff Asher

I have been in the same home in Pawling for the last 38 years. I expect that some of our UUCD Bylaws go back 200 years

What do they have in common? Just like articles … read more.

Come Use our New, Improved Composter!

Team Green is pleased to announce that we have a new composting system and a new manager for the composting amenity at UUCD.

Yvonne Ruddy-Stein has generously agreed to be the manager and contact person with all your food/plant recycling issues and concerns. 

What can we compost? 
Nothing … read more.

Music at the Ridge

Cee Songbird and Friends are musicians with a mission:
to present real R&B and blues with integrity, knowledge and soul.

Sunday, October 6, 4 – 6pm EST

Click HERE for Tickets

Cee Songbird and friends are a group of experienced musicians with a … read more.

Notes on 200 Years (and More)

by Douglas H. Parkhurst

Continued from September 2024…

In mid-November 1957 a fire, likely electrical in origin, damaged First Universalist’s church building at 347 Main Street. The quick and efficient response of the Danbury Fire Department, then headquartered a few blocks away on Ives Street, prevented fire … read more.

How to Reach Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao

The Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao organizes our children, youth, and family ministries. She is available for office hours almost every Sunday after the coffee hour and absolutely loves it when you drop by! Come see her anytime after the coffee hour. No need for a big reason! Or … read more.

October’s Spiritual Challenge

Practice Listening

Our theme this month is Deep Listening and my spiritual challenge to you is to practice your listening to others so that they feel seen and understood. Listening is a skill like any other. It can be learned, developed, practiced, and honed. It can also … read more.