Holidays and Traditions are Cherished Here
HolidaysThe holiday celebrations of Unitarian Universalists reflect the six Sources of our faith, as well as traditions from the varied backgrounds of our membership. Over the years, worship services have celebrated Christmas, Passover, the Solstices, Día de los Muertos, and other holidays from Christian, Jewish, Pagan, Muslim, and other religions.
We also often honor secular holidays. These include Earth Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, as well as observances honoring people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. TraditionsWater Communion
In this annual service, members bring a small amount of water from a place that is special to them and pour it into a community bowl, symbolizing our shared faith coming from many different sources. We sometimes use this water in a Joys and Concerns ritual of community. We also use it in life passage ceremonies to represent our shared solace and joy for someone experiencing important life changes. Flower Communion This UU tradition was first celebrated by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague in 1923 and was introduced to the United States by his widow, Rev. Maya Capek. For this ritual, church members bring a flower to church and add it to a communal bouquet. The ceremony celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. |
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