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SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE for Personal Growth for NOVEMBER 2025
“Become the Gratitude Department”
My spiritual challenge to you this month is to take it upon yourself to be the “Gratitude Department.” Think of yourself as the exact opposite of the complaint desk. Look for opportunities to thank others … read more.
“The Science of Giving Thanks”
Dear Beloveds,
Every year as we approach Thanksgiving, the suggestion to practice gratitude comes to us from every angle. Social media memes encourage us to post about something for which we are grateful every day. Churches of all types publish gratitude journals … read more.
Upcoming in Children and Youth Ministries
Sunday, November 2nd – This is a multigenerational service Sunday (no other programs except middle school youth group and pageant rehearsal)
Sunday, November 9th – Sunday morning programs for preK-8th grade; Pageant rehearsal; Sunday evening Senior High Youth Group
Sunday, November … read more.
This year’s theme is Copacabana!
The auction committee is planning a colorful and zany event.
You are invited!
Some dates to remember:
Oct. 24 – Deadline for Goods & Services Donations
Nov. 7 – BiddingOwl Auction website goes live
Nov. 14 – BiddingOwl Auction website closes
Nov. 15 – Live Auction Event! Mark your … read more.
People of all ages are welcome.
November’s theme is Gratitude and all services will relate to that idea in some way. Some services may differ slightly from these descriptions, as details of the main presentation may change a day or two before the service.
Nov. 2
All Souls Give Thanks … read more.
From the Board of Trustees
by LouAnn Heller, Trustee
As a new member of UUCD (I signed the book in March of this year) I wanted very much to fully understand the workings of the congregation. So, when approached in May and asked to be on the … read more.
Come join the UUCD Women’s Gathering 1:30-3:00 PM, on November 6 (the first Thursday of the month), in the lower level of Fellowship Hall. In addition to casual conversation, our November discussion topic will be “Traditions – Those we carry forward, Those that we’d like … read more.
From the Social Action Council
Soup Kitchen Corner by Judy Lacker
On Saturday, November 1,some members of Soup Kitchen Team B (Team Leaders Bruni Edwards & Yvonne Ruddy-Stein, Joanne Davidson, Parr Family, Bonansinga/Twombly Family, Heffner Family) will be returning to the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen on Spring … read more.
Continued from October 2025…
First Universalist re-opened in September 1947, after the summer break. Its 125th anniversary celebration was set for all-day Sunday, October 12, and Wednesday evening, October 15. A Danbury News-Times headline in its October 11 edition announced “Special Services Sunday For 125th Anniversary … read more.
FROM OUR MINISTER
“Suffering With and Walking Together”
Dear Beloveds,
We sometimes don’t understand the deep need for kindness and compassion until we are the one in need. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel said, “When I was a young man, I admired clever people. Now that I am … read more.
