December 7

"Listening to the Hills: What the Natchez Mounds Taught Me"

Clint Tawes

Nearly 300 years ago, Clint's Natchez ancestors fled their homeland and found refuge in South Carolina among the people of the Kusso tribe, forming what is now the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribal Nation. Last month, he had the privilege of traveling with other members of his tribal council to their ancestral homeland. Standing before the ancient mounds, the earth itself seemed to speak, bearing witness to both loss and endurance. In this message, Clint will share a little of what he heard.

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December 14

"Joy and Gratitude...In This Economy?"

Rev. Samara Powers

In an era, a world, and a season that is often fraught and complicated, can we afford to feel joy and gratitude? Our UU values call us to ask instead, "can we afford not to?" This is a "Blue Christmas" service that will honor the complexity of this time of year as we strive toward healing, wholeness, and yes, joy and gratitude.

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December 21

"Unrehearsed Christmas Pageant"

Rev. Samara Powers

A favorite retelling -- and enactment! -- of the story of the birth of Jesus. This is an all ages service with song, story, some laughter, and a lot of spirit. Join us!

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Sunday, Dec 28, 2025

"Fire Communion Ceremony"

Shari Barr

Participants are invited to look back over the waning year, pause on the threshold & look ahead to the dawning year. Weather permitting, part of the service will be outdoors, around a fire.