Deepening Our Lives
Ancient tradition dictates that people who are part of a community take care of one another in many ways. They try to be open with each other, sharing their life's stories, listening carefully to what the other says. This deepening of relationships is characteristic of several of our groups.
Caring Network acts as a bridge to members and friends who are ill or hospitalized.
CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) offers Solstice and other seasonal celebrations throughout the year, including rituals and pot-luck meals. Our events are open to all who are curious about or involved in Paganism and Earth-centered spirituality. We are interested in the spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature, e.g., the seasonal cycles. CUUPS is a national organization for Unitarian Universalists whose spirituality is earth-based, including native religions of diverse places and traditions.
DayDreamer group is open to anyone interested in working with their dreams in a group setting. Dreams as agents of change often reveal new insight about life on many levels: personal, cultural and global.
Interweave is an independent organization serving the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members and allies within the Unitarian Universalist denomination. Loosely connected to Interweave Continental, UUSS Interweave sponsors special events once or twice a year; meetings are held as the need arises.
Labyrinth has been utilized for centuries as a means to support worship/meditation. The Labyrinth Education Committee will hold at least two training events per year to instruct members and friends in this practice. Several times each year services celebrating the changes of the seasons are held.
Lay Ministry volunteers from the congregation are available to act as compassionate listeners for people in the UUSS community at times when it would be helpful to talk to a non-judgmental, objective "Other". A licensed mental health professional serves as coordinator of this group, working closely with the ministers. (See separate brochure).
Memorial Reception provides light refreshments and hospitality at Memorial Services for UUSS members, friends and their families.
Men's Groups is a peer group that meets twice a month. The focus of the group is to promote bonding, share concerns, feelings and experiences in a supportive environment.
Ministry Circles are small groups led by trained facilitators. Their purpose is to encourage spiritual growth and to establish close ties among participants through heartfelt sharing. Registration forms are available at the church office.