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Courage helps us begin, but meaningful change needs continued care. Join Rev. Dianne M. Daniels to explore how community, spiritual practice, and Interdependence sustain our becoming. Together, we’ll consider manageable next steps, welcoming support, and returning after interruptions—giving what matters the time, resources, and companionship it needs to grow.
What do we build with our faith—and what happens when faith encounters the boundaries of land, community, church, and state? How can there be walls that are invisible to the eye? Walls may hold us in but they also keep others out. An exploration of our and other country’s way of scaling them. Unitarian Universalism … Continue reading A Wall of Faith and Land, Church and State
What happens when we know the next step—and fear arrives anyway? Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s the spiritual practice of staying connected to what matters when fear would rather make the decision for us. In “The Courage to Keep Becoming,” Rev. Dianne M. Daniels explores how fear of failure, fear of success, and … Continue reading The Courage to Keep Becoming
What helps us keep going when the way forward is difficult? This Sunday, church member Joseph “Denis” Lanoue will lead our service, “Never Give Up.” Denis is a veteran and a dedicated contributor to our wider community. He brings a life of service to this gathering and an invitation to reflect on perseverance. Together, we’ll … Continue reading Never Give Up
Last Sunday, we began a season of becoming by asking which of our Unitarian Universalist Values called for greater expression in our lives. This Sunday, we take the next step: How do we give what matters to us a place in our everyday choices? In her sermon “Making Our Values Visible,” Rev. Dianne Daniels explores … Continue reading Making Our Values Visible
Join us this Sunday as we gather again and begin a new congregational year. Ingathering is more than returning to a familiar place—it is an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and consider the community we are becoming together. During our Summer Stories, we’ll go a little deeper than “what I did this summer.” We’ll reflect on … Continue reading Ingathering & Water Communion – September 13, 2026 – Making Room for What We Are Becoming
Join us for our final Summer Discussion session as Willy Heineman, Buddhist clergy and member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Norwich, leads this week’s discussion. Willy’s perspective invites us into thoughtful reflection and spiritual practice while honoring the diversity of paths that enrich our congregation and our community. Summer worship offers a wonderful opportunity … Continue reading Summer Discussion – Willy Heineman
Join us as Wayne Silver, retired professor at Three Rivers Community Technical College and co-founder of American Friends of Kenya, leads this week’s worship service on the Moral Challenges of AI. AI is everywhere – Gallup News recently reported that up to 77% of people use AI-powered services like navigation, streaming recommendations, and smart devices, … Continue reading Summer Discussion – Wayne Silver
Join us as Bob Randall, Treasurer of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Norwich, leads this week’s summer discussion session on activity, balance and curiosity in their more obvious forms as well as underlying interactions and subtleties. Let’s share some expert observations, personal practices, and experiences. Each member of our summer discussion series brings unique life … Continue reading Summer Discussion – Bob Randall
Join us for the kickoff of our Summer Discussion Series with Sarah St. George, lay leader and ministry student, who will lead the session attempting to answer the following questions: On Sarah’s seminary application she was asked to describe her “concept of religious leadership.” This got her thinking: She turns to the congregation for inspiration … Continue reading Summer Discussion: Religious Leadership – Sarah St. George
