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  • A Word From the Minister 6/5/24 -

    Dear Ones,

    Happy Pride! Why is Pride celebrated in June? On June 28, 1969, the New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village. The resulting clash between police and employees, patrons and residents in the area lasted six days. It ... read more.

  • Annual Meeting June 9, 2024 - 2024-annual-meetingDownload Attachments 2024-annual-meeting (362 kB)
  • Take Dad on a Picnic -

    Submit your order forms by June 9th for a meal to remember with the father in your life on Father’s Day, June 16th!
    You can design your picnic from a bevy of food items created by our Kitchen Committee team. Just fill out an order form and ... read more.

  • Youth Faith Development -

    For June 9th, 2024

    PRE-K TO Kindergarten

    Spirit Play: “Pledge to the Earth.”  Come find out!  Starts at 10:00 AM

    1st – 3rd Grade

    Soul Matters theme for the month is: The Gift of Renewal.

    “Direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder are primary sources of Unitarian Universalist inspiration. These ... read more.

  • Faith Development Corner 6/5/24 - Queer by Frank Bidart

    Lie to yourself about this and you will
    forever lie about everything.
    Everybody already knows everything
    so you can
    lie to them. That’s what they want.
    But lie to yourself, what you will
    lose is yourself. Then you
    turn into them.

    (Please see: https://poets.org/poem/queer)

    Happy Pride Month!

    Bridging Ceremony, June 9, ... read more.
  • A Word From the Minister 5/29/24 -

    Dear Ones,

    On Saturday, we begin another month and examine a new theme: Renewal. Gertrude Stein said, “Every day is a renewal, every morning the daily miracle.” I cannot think of a better way to face some of the challenges presented to us. We must remember ... read more.

  • Board Bits -

    The  CVUU Board of Directors met via Zoom on May 16th, 2024. Board meeting minutes are typically available upon request from the CVUU Board Secretary or the Congregational Administrator ( Susie Gullixson) approximately 30 days after the Board meeting date. The Board meets every month, either via ... read more.

  • A Word from the Minister 5/22/24 -

    Dear Ones,

    What we do not often think about when we think of pluralism is what is required to have it in the first place. It would be nice to say that the recognition of the celebration of all sacred beings was universal, but it is ... read more.

  • A Word From the Minister 5/15/24 -

    Dear Ones,

    When diverse groups of people get together, unfortunately, we sometimes find that people within some of those groups are intentionally mistreated. Words and phrases like discriminated against, marginalized, disempowered, and excluded may come to mind. The conduct that might constitute evidence of this type ... read more.

  • Stories of Social Justice -

    This is the third installment of member stories the Social Justice Committee collects for a special publication, “The CVUU Connection,” devoted to social justice. Do you have a story about a personal experience in the effort for Justice? Send us your stories, either of your ... read more.