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.…
2019 Inkspot Published
The December 2019 issue of the Inkspot, UniLu’s annual newsletter for members and alumni/ae, has been published! Here are links to articles mentioned in this issue.
January Retreat to Camp Calumet
Join us on the UniLu All-Ages Retreat to Camp Calumet from January 24-26, 2020! Why should you attend? Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities with the UniLu community in the beautiful setting of Calumet Lutheran Camp in West Ossipee, New Hampshire. Friday and Saturday evening prayer; Sunday morning worship Outdoor activities – snowshoeing, skiing, and sledding…
Bible Study on Sunday, November 17, 2019
On Sunday, November 17, 2019 UniLu will have two opportunities for Bible study: Following the 9 am Bread ☩ Belonging service, we’ll have an interactive Bible story lesson for children of all ages and their families in the Alumni/ae Room. We will explore one of the day’s lessons together with a craft, activity, and some discussion. Following the 10:30 am…
“Dear Church” Book Discussion This Fall
Every Wednesday through December 11, 2019, Pastor Kathleen Reed will lead a discussion series on the new book Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US by Lenny Duncan. Two sessions will be offered, one from noon to 1 pm and the other from 7 to 8pm. Each…
Demystifying the Hymnal
Have you ever looked in a hymnal and wondered, “What are these dots, what are these lines, and for goodness’ sake, why are there so many of them and what do they have to do with my voice?!” If you have, fear not! These and so many other questions about the hymnal wander in and out of the minds of many church-going Lutherans on a weekly basis. If you’ve ever…