Join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
In person and online.
Sunday, November 24
We Weave Our Faithful Web, Because We ARE Our Faithful Web
Our faith’s shared values are interdependence, pluralism, justice, transformation, equity, and generosity. These values are interconnected and held together by the power of love – just like each of us are bound to each other through love and inherent interconnectedness. We care for each other and strive to live our values. This Sunday, Sara DaSilva will share how a sociocratic, shared governance model exemplifies these values and how leaning into it shows commitment to each other and our faith.
Sunday, December 1
Hanging of the Greens: To Be a Blessing
Kick off the holiday season at Northwoods this Sunday as we decorate our sanctuary and share our blessings with each other—figuratively and literally! Rev. Sarah will lead a shortened worship service and blessings ritual, leaving plenty of time for hanging the greens, along with sharing stories, crafts, food, and fellowship. An All Ages Worship. (Bring snacks or finger foods if you can!)
Sunday, December 1
Sunday, December 8
Between Candle and Match (Contemplative service on darkness and light)
This is a season of celebrating light in all of its shades, both the return of the sun and the darkest night of the year, which live in orbit together, needing each other, for it is in darkness that light is most welcome. Perhaps that is where joy comes from, that we can reside between the two.
Sunday, December 15
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Join Northwoods’ children and youth for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! This heartwarming and hilarious story follows a group of kids as they bring unexpected chaos—and meaning—to the annual Christmas play. Don’t miss this delightful celebration of humor, redemption, and the true spirit of the season! An All Ages Worship.
Sunday, December 15
Sunday, December 22
(Semi)Annual Northwoods PJ Potluck Service
In the midst of a bustling season of short work schedules, last-minute holiday planning, watching too much C-SPAN, and in general juggling high expectations with little time to meet them all, everyone deserves a break. Join us Sunday for a cozy and relaxed hour together at Northwoods’ second annual pajama potluck worship service.
Wear your comfiest PJs and bring a breakfast item to share as we host a different kind of worship, focusing on fun and fellowship. We’ll tell stories, sing songs, and get to know each other, and Rev. Sarah will share some inspirational words. An All Ages Worship.
Sunday, December 29
Guest Speaker
Join guest speaker Rusty Rhoad for a post-holiday, pre-new year service.
Sunday, December 29
Sunday, January 5
Into the Flames: A Burning Bowl Ritual
On the first Sunday in January, like many Unitarian Universalist congregations, Northwoods holds a ritual to bid farewell to the old year, and to release it. What will you clear out, and what are you making space for? What do you imagine for the coming year, and what needs to get out of your way to make that vision real? Kick off your new year with our annual burning bowl ritual and take home some inspiration for 2024. An All Ages Worship.
To attend on Zoom:
To attend in person: Masks are suggested but not required. Signing in is encouraged in case there is a need for contact tracing. You do not need to sign up in advance to attend service.
To attend online: Online worship will take place using the Zoom video-conferencing platform. Use our custom URL to attend service: https://zoom.us/my/northwoodsuu or join by Meeting ID: 766 833 5778.
