Category: High Street Happenings Blog

Weekend Lunch 2026: Living Our Values Through Shared Meals

At High Street Unitarian Universalist Church, our commitment to social justice is not abstract—it is lived, practiced, and shared in real ways. One of the most tangible expressions of that commitment is our participation in Weekend Lunch at Christ Church, a ministry that offers nourishment, dignity, and community to our neighbors who need it most.

In 2026, the High Street UUC Social Justice Team will once again partner in this vital effort on the following weekends:

  • February 28–March 1

  • May 2–3

  • August 1–2

  • October 17–18

These weekends are more than dates on a calendar. They are opportunities to live our faith through action—by showing up, preparing meals, serving with kindness, and offering hospitality without judgment. A shared lunch can be a powerful act of justice. It affirms the worth and dignity of every person, builds relationships across difference, and reminds us that care for one another is holy work.

Weekend Lunch reflects a simple but profound truth: goodness grows when people come together. Volunteers often report that they receive as much as they give—connection, perspective, and a deeper sense of belonging to something larger than themselves.

Whether you are able to help cook, serve, donate supplies, or simply spread the word, your participation matters. This ministry depends on collective effort, and every contribution helps ensure that our neighbors are met with respect, warmth, and a good meal.

If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact Gaye by call or text at 478-955-4519, or email socialjustice@hsuuc.org.

Together, let us continue to put love into action—one weekend, one meal, and one act of justice at a time.

High Street UUC Social Justice Team

March 2025 Religious Exploration Updates

Paula Del Rio, Director of Religious Exploration Embracing Inclusivity: Teaching Children ASL in Religious Education At High Street, we believe in nurturing compassionate, curious, and inclusiveindividuals. This month, our Religious Education (RE) program is taking a pause fromour Word of Blessings regular hands-on cooking adventures and embarking on anexciting journey to deepen our commitment to … Continue reading March 2025 Religious Exploration Updates

March Music Updates

By MaryAnn Fitzgerald, Pianist We welcome Mary Kathryn Wiley and Tucker Skipper to the choir! We enjoyed many musical contributions from Danielle Ross (flute) and Ian Underwood (marimba) during the Christmas season. Perhaps you have noticed that the marimba has been removed — to make room for the wedding of Ian Underwood and Rachael Redmond … Continue reading March Music Updates

Social Justice Team Updates

By Gaye Martel, Social Justice Team LeaderPosted March 5, 2025 Dear Friends, I want to start by apologizing for the slow start that our social justice team has taken. That’s on me. The world needs our acts and influence right now, and I hope you are as eager as I am to get this group moving. Let’s begin … Continue reading Social Justice Team Updates

January / February 2025 RE Newsletter

Paula Del Rio, DRE Dear Families, During this semester RE will continue with World Blessings Curriculum where our youngUUs will explore different cultural traditions through the joy of cooking! Each month, we’llfocus on a different culture’s celebrations and traditional foods, learning about religiousand cultural diversity while developing practical cooking skills. Every Sunday we start our … Continue reading January / February 2025 RE Newsletter

Sanctuary Chair Project

Submitted by Arlen Goff, Worship Chair, Sanctuary Chair Project Lead Today, the first day of a new year, we launch our funding campaign for our Sanctuary Chair Project. This is an investment in our future as a congregation and our mission to “better ourselves, our community and our world through integrity, justice and hope.” Transitioning … Continue reading Sanctuary Chair Project

Music Notes – January 2025

Submitted by MaryAnn Fitzgerald, Pianist We desperately need more choir members. Joining the choir is not a lifetime commitment — you can join for a season or indefinitely, your choice. Lately, we’ve had some folks bow out. So: if you have any choir experience at all and can read music enough to sing a part, … Continue reading Music Notes – January 2025