Notes on 200 Years & More

Notes on Two Hundred Years (and More)

by Douglas H. Parkhurst

Continued from June 2024…

Late winter 1956 saw a new minister at First Universalist Church (now Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury or UUCD). Ordained in 1949, the Rev. Frederick L. Harrison came to Danbury from serving two … 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.

Notes on 200 Years and More

Notes on Two Hundred Years (and More)

by Douglas H. Parkhurst

Continued from April 2024…

What was known as the “Humanist Controversy” became an issue for Unitarians, and to a lesser extent Universalists, during the 1920s and 30s. In 1933 a group of about three dozen liberal intellectuals … read more.

From our DRE, Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao

Upcoming In Children and Youth Religious Education (RE):

Nursery care for children ages 0-3 is available during services on Sunday mornings, or caregivers are of course welcome to keep their children with them during services. 

Children over the age of three are invited to attend the … read more.

March Sunday Services

Sunday, March 3rd                                              A Saving Doubt                                                Rev. Paul Dodenhoff

The freedom to doubt, to question, to be content to live in Mystery is central to the liberal religious tradition. Like the process of evolution itself, the path that we follow, our practice if you will, is not … read more.

Notes on 200 Years and More

Notes on Two Hundred Years (and More)

by Douglas H. Parkhurst

This writer, while reviewing church archives, came across an old order of service. It is from First Universalist-Unitarian Church of Danbury (now Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury) and dated Sunday, March 14, 1965. Few orders of … read more.

Notes on 200 Years and More

Notes on Two Hundred Years (and More)

by Douglas H. Parkhurst

The past few ‘Notes on 200 Years…’ articles focused on people and events from the first part of the twentieth back to the late eighteenth centuries. This month we will look at more recent happenings at … read more.

Notes on 200 Years and More

Notes on Two Hundred Years (and More)
by Douglas H. Parkhurst

New lay leaders, whether serving Unitarian Universalist groups styled churches, congregations, fellowships, or societies, quickly become aware of the weekly and monthly challenges, problems, and opportunities facing their organizations. Such issues might involve preaching and worship … read more.

Activities

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury offers a wide range of opportunities for participation, volunteering, assisting others both within and outside our community, socializing, learning, and personal and spiritual growth. Please refer to our calendar for information on scheduled activities … read more.

November at a glance

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UU Danbury’s Wizard of GenerOZity Auction has ended. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it a success!

November Sunday Services – One Service at 10am READ MORE

Nov. 5 –  Generations Differ – Turner Bridgforth

Nov. 12 –  A Generous View … read more.