Category: Other News

From Our Minister

“Mending”

by Rev. Tony Lorenzen

Dear Beloveds,

Some years ago, the stitching on a favorite pair of slippers let go. I noticed when I nearly stepped out of it while carrying the laundry. “Damn!” I thought, “I need to get some new slippers.” I stepped out of the … read more.

Auction News!

The UU Danbury Auction Website is Open Now!

Visit the Auction

The auction website closes Friday Nov. 1 at 8pm.  
Buy a ticket for the event. Buy raffle tickets and many fun, delicious, interesting items! Donate to good causes in the … read more.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Music at the Ridge is looking for volunteers once or twice per season to bake refreshments to sell at intermission. If you don’t consider yourself a baker, it is perfectly okay to pick up a box of cookies and/or a bag of clementines at your … 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.

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.

Meeting the Moment: An Ingathering Message from Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt

Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), welcomes you to a new congregational year, pointing out:

The importance of community support during times of transition and need.  

The past year’s accomplishments and shares her hopes for the future, encouraging widespread sharing of her message. 

UUA’s … read more.

Ministry and Team News

Our Caring Circle is Available

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

Joan Campbell is the contact person for August.
LouAnn Heller is the assistant.
If you have a need, please contact Joan

Please note that your call will be returned as quickly as possible but it … read more.

June Sunday Services

One Service at 10 am

June 2                    
The Ocean (a Senior High and Bridging Sunday Service)

On this Sunday Our Senior High Youth Group will lead the service with an ocean theme. We will also have a bridging ceremony honoring those group participants who are transitioning out of youth … read more.

From our DRE, Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao

Upcoming In Children and Youth Religious Education (RE):

With the exception of a pre-planned trip for our Senior High Youth Group to Boston on June 30th, our children and youth ministries are heading into summer break. 

During this time, activities are on hold, though we do … read more.