Outdoor Worship July 19, 2020
Weather permitting, the UniLu Preparedness Task Force and UniLu Worship Committee are planning a small outdoor in-person Compline service for Sunday, July 19, at 7:00 pm at Chris Pollari and Ann Ferentz’s home in Arlington (Massachusetts). The service will follow all recommended safety guidelines, including staying outdoors, capping attendance at 25 people…
Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7 pm, the UniLu community will join Lutherans from the Boston Metro Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) for the Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine, the nine people shot and killed on June 17, 2015, during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. We will gather at 7…
Virtual Hymn Sing! Sunday, June 7 at 7 pm
On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 7 pm, UniLu will hold its first-ever “Virtual Hymn Sing.” Though we are not able to gather in person at this time, we are hoping to have a moment in which we can connect with our own voices, see one another, and enrich our lives with the hymns we love. More than ten UniLu members suggested hymns for this event. View or download the…
Thursday Bible Study: Acts
Join us via Zoom on Thursday evenings to study the Book of Acts, led by Pastors Kathleen Reed and Gracious Moyo. From 7:30 to 8 pm we’ll gather with informal check-in and prayer. From 8 to 8:45 pm we will read and reflect. The pace will be unhurried, about half of a chapter each week. We’ve been meeting since March, but newcomers are welcome at any time. Come…
In Memory of George Floyd and All the Lives Lost
In the wake of recent events, including the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the recent deaths of other African Americans, namely Ahmaud Arberry, Breonna Taylor, and Dreasjon (Sean) Reed, two events will be held on Monday, June 1, 2020. Nine Minutes of Silence with UniLu Pastor Kathleen…
Update on Re-opening
A message from Pastor Kathleen O’Keefe Reed and Church Council president Lindsay Sanneman: Beloved People of UniLu, This week Governor Baker announced a phased reopening plan for Massachusetts, and houses of worship were included in the first phase of allowed activity with a set of associated safety standards. In anticipation of changing recommendations at the state…
Sunday Bible Study: Genesis
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Sunday Bible Study group is going online! Each Sunday at 1 pm, we’ll meet online via Zoom to read a book or two of Genesis together. With questions or to obtain the Zoom link, contact Chris Pollari. All are welcome!
COVID-19 Update, March 11, 2020
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Pastor Kathleen O’Keefe Reed provided the following update on UniLu’s response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Many lives are being upended by the spread of the virus known as COVID-19. I would like to share with you how the UniLu leadership is currently planning for the days and weeks ahead. The Council has formed a…
Join Us This Lent
UniLu will offer many opportunities to deepen our understanding, spiritual practices, and community this Lent. Join us! Events We will observe Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 with services at noon and 7:30 pm. The UniLu Women will share a Lenten Luncheon on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at noon. Feel free to bring a dish to share and a reading or poem related to…
Thursday Lenten Study Series: Faith, Trauma, Ethics, and Empathy
Food for the Body, Heart, and Mind in Lent 2020 As of March 11, 2020, the Thursday Lenten Study Series has been put on hold because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please watch this space for updates. We hope to look hear from our speakers, the Rev. Gracious Moyo, Dr. Jessica A. H. Chicka, and Dr.…