United Church in University Place
affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the
United Methodist Church
No matter who you are, or where you are in life's journey, you're welcome
here.
Hope, Peace, Joy, & Love - Welcome and Join us for Advent and Christmas
Hope - Nov 27th - 1st Sunday of AdventThe Season of Advent opens with a people longing for signs of God's presence. Join us as reflect on the natural (but not always comfortable) place of waiting and longing for the "not yet." Peace - Dec 4th - 2nd Sunday of Advent
With the uncertainties of life and the rapid rate of change (technology, politics, economic) in our world, let us gather and take time to hear sounds and words of comfort and to experience the assurance and comfort of the Divine.
- After worship, join us downstairs to make your own gingerbread house!
Join us as we remember the story of God's faithfulness and loyalty to the Hebrew exiles and as we ponder the "good news" in our own lives. What hopes and dreams has the Holy One placed in your heart for the future? What is our greatest hope and our biggest dream as a community of faith? In other words, for what are we waiting?
- After worship, join us downstairs in the fellowship hall for our famous "Cookies and Creches."
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we will be reminded that the light of Christ came into the world to be touched and shared. How are you being asked to “give birth” to the light of Christ in the world?
- Please note that we will take up a special collection of items for My Sister's Pantry: non-perishable food, baby diapers, toilet paper, and gently used clothing and shoes
- After enjoying our participatory pageant, please join us for a light lunch and pinata party! Bring your family and friends!
The season of Advent is filled with hope that leads to Christmas joy. But, as the experiences of our lives and the laments in the Psalms remind us, hope is not always present in ways we can feel. If you are feeling "blue" and having a hard time finding or feeling hope this year, join us for a quiet time of prayer, reflection, and of offering your pain, loneliness and/or sadness to God. We hope and pray that that you will find comfort in knowing and being reminded that you are not alone. Celtic Christmas Eve Service - Dec. 24th - 7:00pm with bagpipes
Join us as we both anticipate and celebrate the birth of the Light of Jesus in the world and in our lives! This will be our traditional service of singing and signing "Silent Night" by candle-light and of stomping our feet to the rhythm of the haunting bagpipes as played by our gifted guests Suzanne Wolfe and Seamus Neary.
- Our offering for the Christmas Eve service will go to retired United Methodist and United Church of Christ clergy through the national church offices
Join us as we participate in an informal drama/recounting of the Christmas story and sing familiar songs and carols together. The congregation is asked to participate by dressing as "townspeople." (perhaps you might have clothing that resembles the simple earthen colored robes of Jesus' day?)
