“The Gifts of Imperfection” Book Study – Winter 2022
The Gifts of Imperfection is a six-session exploration of Brené Brown’s book of the same title, Thursday evenings at 6 pm, beginning January 13, 2022, led by Pastor Kathleen Reed. As we dip into Brown’s invitation, “Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are,” we…
In Memory of Lillian Habinowski
We give thanks for the life of Lillian Habinowski, a beloved member of the UniLu community, who died on December 25, 2021 at age 92. Lillian was a professional artist who studied at Boston’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts for five years, receiving a Certificate in Art in Painting with highest honors. Her portrait of Bishop Krister Stendahl hung in the halls of…
Advent Is Here!
In 2021, UniLu will begin the liturgical season of Advent on Sunday, November 14, giving us six weeks of Advent instead of the usual four. Many Lutheran, Episcopal, and Methodist churches have revived the practice of “extended Advent” over the last several years. We are grateful for the extra time to prepare for the reign of the God whose grace is embodied in…
Organ Recital: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of University Lutheran Church’s 1971 Noack Organ (Opus 58)
Join us on Sunday, December 5 at 1:30pm in person or over Zoom for a recital celebrating the 50th anniversary of the installation of University Lutheran Church’s Noack organ. The recital will feature Imogene Stulken (UniLu…
UniLu All-Ages Retreat at Camp Calumet, January 2022: Preliminary Interest Survey
The weekend of January 28-30, enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities (snowshoeing, skiing, sledding, ice skating, games, Bible study, worship, crafts, reading, etc.) in the beautiful setting of Camp Calumet Lutheran camp, Ossipee, New Hampshire, about 2-2.5 hours from Boston. This survey…
2021 Inkspot Published
The 2021 issue of the Inkspot, UniLu’s annual newsletter for members and alums, is in the mail! For your reading pleasure, here are links to articles and videos mentioned in the issue. Staff Transitions Cambridge City Council resolution thanking Jayms Battaglia Ministry on Campus in a Global Pandemic Find out how to support the campus ministries featured in the…
Memorial Service for David Beyer: Sunday, October 31 at 12:45 pm
On Sunday, October 31, 2021, we will gather in person and on Zoom to remember longtime member David Beyer, who died on on July 10, 2021 at the age of 90. An organ prelude by Imogene Stulken begins at 12:45 pm; the service itself will follow at 1 pm. Attending in person In accordance with City of…
Blessing of the Animals: Sunday, October 3, 2021
All creatures, great or small, living or plush, present in body or by photograph, are most welcome for the Blessing of the Animals, occurring during the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, October 3. Zoom participants will be encouraged to share their animal’s name in the chat to be read by…
In-Person Worship at UniLu: Sunday, August 1 at 4:30 pm
Join us on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 4:30 pm for an in-person worship service in the UniLu Sanctuary. Or, join the service remotely via Zoom. The service will feature music, prayers, Holy Communion, and the singing of hymns. For those attending in person In accordance with CDC and Massachusetts…
In Memory of David Beyer
The UniLu community gives thanks for the life of David N. Beyer, a longtime member and the church’s organist and music director from 1968 to 1991. He died on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the age of 90. David was born in Bennington, Vermont on October 14, 1930 to Hazel Scott Beyer and the Rev. Richard Beyer, a minister in the United Church of Christ. He began playing…