Seeds of Hope
Hope is a practice we tend together. We plant seeds separately, but as a community, we all need to nurture and support one another to grow. Join us as Rev. Carol Wolff brings this timely and much-needed message to the UUCN pulpit.
Topic: Hope
Paying Attention to Difference – The Spiritual Discipline of Curiosity
Difference doesn’t diminish us.
Handled with curiosity, it enlarges us.
Paying attention — truly paying attention — is a spiritual practice that deepens pluralism, reveals our gifts, and strengthens community.
No Service – Winter Storm
In-person services are cancelled for Sunday, January 25, 2026 due to a predicted winter storm. Stay warm and safe, and we’ll see you on Sunday, February 1, 2026 for “Filling Up Our Cups with the Right Stuff.”
Challenge of Having a Happy New Year
It’s the second Sunday of January, 2026, and if you’re thinking about calling it quits on your resolutions, don’t! This Sunday is a good day to jump back in!
Help UUCN welcome our newest speaker, Rev. William Zelazny, as he helps us pick up the “Challenge of Having a Happy New Year.”
The Power of Hope – Even in a Small Flame
We are called to nurture everyday kindness through small acts of compassion and generosity, which can provide essential support during difficult times. This Sunday, we will reflect on how these small gestures can illuminate our shared path, offering comfort and hope in a world that greatly needs these light-filled connections.
Hope Grows in the Soil of Uncertainty
Incremental acts of courage, love, interdependence, generosity, and grace are the small drops that wear away stones, carve new landscapes into immovable mountains, and by torrents of popular will, cause sudden changes in the world.
“Presence and Listening 2”
A few weeks ago, we explored the meaning of Presence and Listening. We talked about slowing down, grounding ourselves, and practicing sacred attention—being fully here, body and soul. Today, we continue that conversation. This time, we go deeper. Because once we begin to live in presence – once we make room to truly listen – … Continue reading “Presence and Listening 2”
Ingathering and Water Communion
After a summer of growth, change, and challenges, we come back together for our annual Ingathering and Water Communion service at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Norwich, led by our minister, Rev. Dianne M. Daniels. Bring a small amount of water from your summer travels or meaningful places in your life to share in our … Continue reading Ingathering and Water Communion
Hope is Power
Hope is more than a wish — it is a spiritual force that empowers imagination, honesty, and resilience. Rev. Dianne invites us to cultivate hope as a daily practice that strengthens commitment, fuels justice, and lights the path forward. One of the most impactful feelings you’ll ever experience is hope. Hope occurs when we center … Continue reading Hope is Power
“The Power of Memory: A Harvest of Grace”
Memory grounds us in gratitude, connects us with ancestors, and offers grace in both remembering and forgetting. Rev. Dianne explores how recalling our roots — and releasing what no longer serves — helps us live with purpose, love, and resilience. We’ve all been there: kicking ourselves because we can’t remember someone’s name or an “important” … Continue reading “The Power of Memory: A Harvest of Grace”