Category: 2. From Our Newsletter

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.

From Our Minister

Dear Beloveds,

Each January for the past three years I’ve received an invitation in my email inbox from a longtime friend named Eric. Eric and I were friends at Fitchburg (MA) State College – now Fitchburg State University, part of the University of MA system.  We … read more.

Sept. Sunday Services – One Service at 10am

September 1 
What Does UUCD Mean to You?
Margaret Henderson                                         

The Labor Day Weekend service will include a discussion about how things are changing at UU Danbury and what we should keep our sights on as we adapt. What changes have you witnessed? What wider social changes … read more.

From the Board of Trustees

Did I Just Say Yes?

by Todd Zagorec

I have trouble saying no. Sometimes this is a problem, which is why I avoid missionaries and timeshare sales people. Other times, though, I’m surprised by how happily it works out.  

For example, one Sunday at coffee hour, I was … read more.

Ministry & Team News

Our Caring Circle is Available

Our ‘Care Coordinator’ receives requests and answers questions for the Caring Circle.

Joan Stapleton is the contact person for September and October.
Bob Bollinger is the assistant.
If you have a need, please contact Joan.  Please note that your call will be returned as quickly as possible … read more.

Notes on 200 Years (and More)

by Douglas H. Parkhurst

Continued from August 2024…

Special parish meetings were held at First Universalist Church on May 12 and June 30, 1957. Agendas for each meeting included discussion of the congregation’s search for a new minister to follow Rev. Frederick Harrison, who departed Danbury on … read more.

Get Ready for the Nov. 2nd Auction!

Mark Your Calendar! Expect surprises at this year’s event – Don’t Miss It!

A Costume Kiosk is coming in October!

Now is the time to think of what you can contribute to be auctioned off – check the categories below! The Auction is UU Danbury’s most successful … read more.