Category: 2. From Our Newsletter

From the Board of Trustees

by Margaret Henderson, President

As I write this in mid-December, the Board has been busy! But first I need to share with you the news that unfortunately Gina Cassetta has made the difficult decision to resign from the Board due to time constraints. We will miss … read more.

Notes on 200 Years (and More) – Jan. 2023

by Douglas H. Parkhurst

During the past year it has been this writer’s pleasure and privilege to relate bits and pieces of the history of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury (UUCD) on the occasion of the Congregation’s 200th Anniversary. Articles have appeared in each of … read more.

Upcoming in Religious Education – Dec. 2022

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.

From the Board of Trustees

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.

An open letter about the UUA and “Article II”

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.

Notes on 200 Years (and More) Dec. – 2022

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.

From Our Minister

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.

Music at the Ridge Jan. 8, 2023

Tickets are now on sale at Eventbrite.com, or through www.musicattheridge.org. Join us!!

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.