I’m Trying
As we start anew – a new church year, or perhaps a new school year – there will be initiatives and programs, successes and failures. Can we choose the lens through which we look at these things? What might be the healthiest lens?
Speaker: Shelley Nagrani
UUA Service from General Assembly
We will be viewing the Synergy Bridging service from this year’s UU General Assembly, “Replanting Interdependence”. This service showcases the young minds and hearts of our denomination and highlights the creativity with which youth and young adults create new traditions. If you are unable to attend UUMAN in person, you are invited to watch “Replanting Interdependence” from home by going to this web page:
https://www.uua.org/ga/off-site/2022/synergy-asl
Mother’s Day Service
It is Mother’s Day. We will hear from members of the congregation about being mothers, having mothers, and not being mothers.
Be ready to laugh and cry!
Service Audio (link to UUMAN Podcast mp3, or use media player below)
https://www.uuman.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-05-08MothersDay.mp3
Ordinary Miracles
Families and other emotional systems develop patterns and habits that can confuse or enhance our relationships. The movie Encanto offers a window into these processes.
Please note, there will be spoilers, you may want to watch the movie first!
This is a lay-led service.
Making It Up as We Go
We were all ready to get back together in person; yet the delta variant had other plans for us – “Not so fast UUMAN!” Well…we have plans of our own! We may have some more re-imagining and reinventing to do. Can we continue to make … read more.
Gratitude for Volunteers
In the first lay-led summer service, we will explore the importance of the laity’s voice in achieving UUMAN’s mission. Amanda Bralley will share her story of lifting her voice at UUMAN.
Welcoming Day of Observance: LGBTQ Pride Month
I Believe Black Lives Matter. What Can I Do to Put My Belief Into Practice?
We will hear about different ways we can participate in making change, some as part of UUMAN and some outside of UUMAN. This service will help us fulfill our mission: Strive for Justice. Transform the World.
Where is your flag this flag day?
It is Flag Day! Flags are a symbol of ownership and of borders. They also have meaning. We fly a flag because it stands for something with which we identify. What happens when our flag stands for something with which we do not identify? What do we do?
Holiday Traditions
Many of us grew up with traditions in which our families participated during this time of year. For many, decorating a tree was one tradition. In this service, the congregation will be invited to contribute an ornament from their home to decorate the UUMAN Christmas tree. At the same time, we will remember that, around the world, there are other traditions at this time of year. UUMAN congregants from other countries will share stories about the traditions with which they grew up.
Music: UUMAN Band
Moving Beyond the Comfort Zone
Shelley Nagrani will share her experience of learning to do that which seems undo-able and finding comfort in that which seems uncomfortable. The Leadership Development Committee will talk about taking on roles at UUMAN that feel like a stretch and end up fitting like a … read more.