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Welcome to our online community -
please take a look around, read a few things, and send us an email if you've got
questions or comments (please, no profanity, intolerance, racism, sexism,
classism or other negatives).
 Our Vision
The
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Norwich is a spiritually inspired urban
community of caring people. We derive strength from our diversity, work for
human dignity everywhere, and provide a strong voice for social justice in the
greater Norwich area.
None of us
has final answers to the central questions of life, but we are committed to the
process of seeking truth and meaning. We inquire and worship together, learn
through respectful religious dialog, and draw upon the spiritual wisdom of every
tradition and corner of the globe.
Unitarian-Universalist Association
Principles and Purposes
We, the member congregations of the
Unitarian Universalist Association covenant to affirm and promote
- The inherent worth and dignity
of every person;
- Justice, equity and compassion
in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and
encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- A free and responsible search
for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the
use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at
large;
- The goal of world community with
peace, liberty, and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent
web of all existence of which we are a part.
The living tradition which we share draws
from many sources:
- Direct experience of that
transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to
a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and
uphold life;
- Words and deeds of prophetic
women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil
with justice, compassion and the transforming power of love;
- Wisdom from the world's
religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
- Jewish and Christian teachings
which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
- Humanist teachings which counsel
us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us
against idolatries of the mind and spirit;
- Spiritual teachings of
earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and
instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Grateful for the religious pluralism which
enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and
expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising
to one another our mutual trust and support.
Services & Events
We have sold our old
building at 148 Broadway and it is now the home of the Fount of Salvation
Church. The Board of Management and Members of UUCN wish them all good fortune
in this new year and encourage all to sent good thoughts and wishes their way as
they begin life in their new church home.
UUCN will hold
services for the 2009 - 2010 church year on the lower floor of the United Congregational Church, located at 87
Broadway, just across the street from Norwich City Hall. Parking is available on
either the lower or upper floor of the parking structure - access is easiest
from the lower floor if you are mobility-challenged
What to wear to
services - we are not overly formal - most people wear what's comfortable
for them and what works for the current weather conditions. If you grew up
having to get "dressed up" for church and are comfortable with that, by all
means dress up! Most people attend church in 'business casual' clothing.
Scheduled Speakers and Topics
Sunday, January 31, 2010: Lay-led service with Aaron L. Daniels
Sunday, February 7, 2010: UUCN welcomes back Craig Nowak
Sunday February 14, 2010: Fred Vaughn and the UUCN Players
Sunday, February 21, 2010: Lay-led services
Sunday, February 28th: UUCN welcomes Carol Allman-Morton
Contact Information
Please use the phone number below if you
have questions, need more information about our church, or just want to say hi -
but please, no profanity, racism, sexism, classism, or other negatives.
Telephone
860-889-1062
Postal address
P.O. Box 227, Norwich, Connecticut
06360
Electronic mail
General information:
uunorwich(at)att.net
Webmaster:
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