Read about November's Spiritual Challenge
Dear Congregation,
While it is not always visible on Sunday mornings, we have an active ministry for children and youth. There are kids in Greater Danbury who understand themselves to be part of the community at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury, even if they are … read more.
The nursery is open for children ages 0-5 every Sunday during service. Our nursery care providers are eager to welcome your children! For children up through 8th grade we have a Forest School-inspired, child-led program in which we explore spiritual themes through play. The middle … read more.
by Gina Cassetta
In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to extend the Board’s appreciation for Gary and the other volunteers I have witnessed helping as well. You may have noticed some improvements in the buildings and grounds authorized by the Board… Gary and his assistant … read more.
Dear ones,
Article II (two) of the UUA Bylaws defines the principles and purposes of the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association). It’s where the 7 principles and the 6 sources are spelled out. These were adopted in 1984(!) and have not changed substantially since.
Several years ago a … read more.
by Douglas H. Parkhurst
…Continued from November 2022
The early 1850’s was a time of transition for First Universalist Society. At a meeting on April 1, 1850, the group voted to amend the Society’s Constitution. The 1850 preamble states:
“We, the subscribers, thankful for the privilege of worshiping … read more.
Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Just a couple of years ago, my husband Phil and I wrote and published a series of gratitude journals. We did this because both of us experienced … read more.
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Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen
Since their 1981 Greenwich Village coffeehouse encounter this duo has built a folk reputation throughout the U.S.A. and Canada, even appearing on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home … read more.
From Team Green by Barbara Myers
We were all proud in 2018 when UU Danbury was awarded a Level 3 “Green House of Worship” certificate by the Inter-religious Eco-Justice Network of CT. Perhaps you have seen it hanging over the water fountain in our Fellowship … read more.
Organizing a Thanksgiving Dinner
Some of us have been talking about creating a Thanksgiving dinner together in Fellowship Hall where each of us brings a dish to share, and we break bread and celebrate together– kind of on the model of the Passover Seders we had … read more.
by Douglas H. Parkhurst
Danbury Universalists, both before and after organizing in 1822, met in a variety of locations. These included private homes, a schoolhouse in Great Plain, and perhaps even in barns and the open air when weather permitted. Later the group began meeting in … read more.
