Speaker: Nick Williams
Nick has been a member of UUCR since 1996. He has served in various leadership capacities: Board Vice President and Chair of the Church Council, Board Treasurer, Men’s Group leader, and many years as the humorous Chair of the Pledge Drive. He currently serves on the Social and Environmental Justice Committee and the Worship Committee. You often see him as the Worship Associate on Sunday mornings.
“Our Faith Demands We Protect Democracy,” by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Democracy is a core spiritual and ethical practice for Unitarian Universalists, grounded in its foundational principles, governance, and active civic engagement.The UUA’s 5th Principle affirms and promotes “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Unitarian Universalists view democracy not just as a political … Continue reading “Our Faith Demands We Protect Democracy,” by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
“Driving our Faith Forward with Generosity,” by Nick Williams & Tinka Friend
Prior to deciding what we will pledge for the next year, we examine the spiritual connection to pledging—to giving generously with intention. We see how that enriches both the church and our own spiritual growth.
“They Died So We Could Live,” by Nick Williams
Memorial Day is a time for honoring the men and women of our Armed Forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice–their lives. Is there someone in your family who died serving our country? How do we honor them? What is the history of Memorial Day? Today, Nick Williams, an Army Veteran during Vietnam, will share his … Continue reading “They Died So We Could Live,” by Nick Williams
“Love In the Complicated Places – Pt 3,” by Nick Williams
This is the 3rd installment of “Love in the Complicated Places” given by Tinka Friend and Nick Williams. Following the 2nd installment which focused on failures they both experienced while working with students with disabilities, in this section Nick will speak about another experience in a high school in Norco. He was placed with a … Continue reading “Love In the Complicated Places – Pt 3,” by Nick Williams
“Father’s Day,” by Nick Williams
Father’s Day is a time many of us use to reflect on our fathers (alive or dead) and on the type of relationship we may have had ….. or wanted to have. It is a time for memories and reflections, especially for those fathers no longer with us. Nick Williams will share his reflections on … Continue reading “Father’s Day,” by Nick Williams