A curved bill thrasher sits on a tree limb.

December Species of the Month

Welcome to the Navigators Species of the Month! The December Species is the Curve-billed Thrasher Toxostoma curvirostre. In doing this monthly series it is my hope to introduce folks to both new species you have never heard of as well as common species you might want to learn more about. This month’s species is abundant

A picture of Reverend Christine at the pulpit during her installation ceremony

Notes From Your Dance Partner

I know this is probably a very unpopular opinion, but there is little I like about the typical Thanksgiving food. None of it is food I ever eat at other times of the year: a turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, or a pie made of pumpkin. While my wife considers mashed potatoes her prime comfort food,

Beth Ami Temple Finds its New Home at UUCP

UUCP is delighted to welcome Beth Ami Temple to make its home on our campus; its first service with us was held on Friday, November 8. Beth Ami congregation and Board members brought their Torah scrolls from their previous place of worship, processing in with them through the courtyard entrance, past the mezuzah hung there.

A picture of Reverend Christine at the pulpit during her installation ceremony

Notes From Your Dance Partner

A Time for Radical Welcome Over the last two weeks, we’ve seen a wonderful and inspiring increase in attendance at UUCP. Two weeks ago, we saw about 40 more people than usual and this past Sunday, we saw almost 30 more than that. We also had about 32 kids for Children’s Ministry. The energy in

A picture of Reverend Christine at the pulpit during her installation ceremony

Notes From Your Dance Partner

I am writing this on a Tuesday evening, just after returning from seeing Sweet Honey In The Rock at the Musical Instrument Museum. As they broke into Ella’s song, which we have sung at UUCP, tears started running down my cheek. Written about the Civil Rights activist Ella Baker, the words are: I swear it

Navigators flyer for December activities

Second Navigators Update for November

I am excited to announce our Navigators program will be starting back up on Sunday December 1st. To welcome our Navigator class back we will be having a garden day after service for our youth and parents that wish to participate.  For families that would like to join us there will be seeds available to