St. Francis (1182-1226) was a monk known for his special connection to animals. As a significant number of Unitarian Universalists trace their cultural and faith heritage to Catholicism, we celebrate an Animal Blessing.
Project Category: Worship & Celebration Ministry
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Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippor invite participants to repentance and renewal while celebrating the possibility of a new relationship to one’s understanding of the holy.
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Water Communion
During this ritual, individuals and families add a few drops to a common vessel. While they do they are invited to articulate both what they need from our congregation and what they can give to our congregation.
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Child Dedication – A Naming Ceremony
Newborns and children are honored with a child dedication.
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Coming of Age Ceremony
Youth who participate in our congregation’s Coming of Age year-long curriculum, prepare together, and under the guidance of chosen congregational mentors, to leave childhood.
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Bridging Ceremony for Senior Youth
In the Bridging Ceremony, high school seniors are celebrated by our congregation and welcomed by our young adults into their new relationship with our congregation and their new stage in life.