Read about December's Spiritual Challenge
Sierra-Marie Gerfao
As Director of Religious Education for Children and Youth at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury, the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao is a creative, big-picture thinker with a depth of experience as a longtime Unitarian Universalist religious educator. (Sierra-Marie’s pronouns are she/her/hers, and her last … read more.
What Programs Will We Offer Kids in 2023-2024?
We are on summer break, but our next program-year launches in September. Spread the word! We are reaching out especially but not exclusively to families with preschool-age children.
On Sunday, September 17th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. … read more.
Notes on Two Hundred Years (and More)
by Douglas H. Parkhurst
Continued from November 2024…
The year 1958 was a watershed for First Universalist Church (now Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury). It was the first full year of the pastorate of Rev. Gaston Carrier, and in January Mrs. … read more.
From Our Director of Religious Education For Children and Youth,
Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao
Sundays in November:
Nov. 3rd – This is a multigenerational service Sunday (no other programs)
Nov. 10th – Sunday morning programs for preK-7th grade; Possible launch of the Mitten Tree; 8th-12th grade game night
Nov. 17th – … read more.
by Douglas H. Parkhurst
Continued from October 2024…
We begin this month’s article with a look back to early 1957. The board of trustees of First Universalist Church (now Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury), at its February meeting, discussed the current arrangement and capacity of the church … read more.
From Our Director of Religious Education for Children and Youth,
Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao
The nursery is open for children ages 0-5 every Sunday during service. We also offer regular programming open to children in preschool through high school.
Saturday, Oct. 5. – Sunday, Oct. 6 Senior High … read 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.
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.
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.
by Douglas H. Parkhurst
Continued from July 2024…
In July 1956 Rev. Frederick Harrison reported that a silver tankard and chalice for communion services had been given to First Universalist Church (now Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury or UUCD) by the “Universalist Convention,” likely the Connecticut Convention. … read more.
