A Holiday Card
Happy Holidays, A2U2!
May this season of long nights, generous giving, and faithful reflection bring you hope and peace.
And may we each and all side with Love in the year to come!
With love,
Revs. Tara & Laura
Author Archives: George Hixon
Focusing on the Sacred
December blessings to you, A2U2 friends!
I hope you had safe travels, stayed healthy, and got some good rest last week. The most meaningful part of my Thanksgiving was, by far, our shared time of connection over Zoom. I left with a heart full … read more.
Advent Is Here
Happy Thanksgiving, A2U2!
If you’d like to join our informal gathering today from 10-11am, you can join with this Zoom link: https://yale.zoom.us/j/99339515013. If you are visiting with family today, I wish you deep patience (!!!) and the joy of connection! While … read more.
Busy Months Ahead
Greetings, friends!
I hope this note finds you healthy and well. November and December are busy months at church with staff and volunteers planning for worship, the holiday fair, and special holiday services. What a gift to be able to return to some beloved … read more.
Advent Reflections with Rev. Tara
Any UU Christians, theists, or comfortable-with-God-Talk folks out there looking to dive into a spiritual practice this Advent? Join Rev. Tara for an Advent Devotional Group. We’ll each commit to reading and reflecting daily on a short piece of writing from the United Church of Christ’s … read more.
Ever Changing
Dear friends,
We are a week into Daylight Savings time and two days out from Election Day. What a wild week! Whether you love the long, dark nights or wait with terror for seasonal depression to creep in… whether you’re celebrating election results or … read more.
A Prayer for All Souls
Dear Souls,
November blessings to each of you!
Tuesday marked All Saints Day, and yesterday, Wednesday, All Souls Day. All Saints and All Souls were traditionally Catholic tradition, but the practice of recognizing their wisdom has expanded out to Protestant churches, UU churches, and … read more.
Be Not Afraid
Dear friends,
I hope you are healthy and well. I missed you all last Sunday but look forward to seeing you in a few days in the sanctuary and over Zoom. Our service this week is about fear, faith, and community. The title, “Be … read more.
How Is It With Your Spirit?
Dear friends and members,
How is it with your spirit?
For the past three years I met monthly with a Spiritual Director who asked me this question at the beginning of every session. At first, as I can sometimes be… I was a little … read more.
Atonement, Repair and Coming Out
Beloved A2U2 community,
I hope this finds you healthy and well! Speaking of healthy… flu and cold season is on its way. I recently got my COVID booster and flu shot and I am grateful to have that extra level of protection. Masks continue … read more.