UUCO Lovefeast - Service Leader Susan Zachos, Speaker Rev. Dr. Gail Stratton- Sunday, December 4, 2022

Our UUCO Holiday Lovefeast is our traditional 'Tis the Season' service. We invite all -- youngest to oldest, visiting guests and favorite neighbors -- to join in! We will sing the familiar songs of the season, read words from historic texts, share traditional Lovefeast buns and warm cider, and hold aloft our candles at the conclusion of the service. Our offertory will be shared with UNICEF Ukraine.
 
All are welcome at this multi-generational gathering, which is our own adaptation of the traditional Moravian Lovefeast.
 
The simple Lovefeast service is focused upon love of humankind: a communal meal shared with love. Music and readings are offered to support reflection on the meanings of this season of the year. The distinctive feature of the gathering is the meal of sweet rolls and cider that is served to the congregation, and all hold lighted candles of hope and joy to close the service. Within the Christian tradition it has been noted that the Lovefeast is not a substitute for the Christian sacrament of communion, rather it is a simple meal, shared in fellowship. Many Unitarian Universalist congregations celebrate with Lovefeasts at this time of year.
 
Greeters: The UUCO Board
UU Hall Greenery and Candles: Pat Miller
Music:  The UUCO Chorus, Greg Johnson & Dan Mattern
For All Ages:  A Story and Song - Elaine Gelbard and the Children
Homily: Rev. Dr. Gail Stratton
Lovefeast Buns:  Baked by Luanne Buchanan
Cider, Buns, and Candles Service:  Many helping hands from the Congregation!
Offertory:  We will “Share the Plate” with UNICEF Ukraine
Service Leader: Susan Zachos, with much-needed help from Eunice Benton
And many more participants!  

UUCO is a welcoming congregation and we invite you to join us for services this Sunday morning at 11 am.  Unfortunately we are unable to publish the link to the service.  Please contact Sandra Moss at [email protected] to have the link sent to you.