Our Greetings to You
Welcome to the web site of the Universalist National Memorial Church, "a liberal Christian church in the heart of the city." We hope to answer your questions, spark your curiosity, and encourage you to visit with us in person.
Our church building is at 16th and "S" Streets, NW,
where the
Washington, DC neigborhoods of Dupont Circle and Logan Circle meet.
Sunday worship starts at 11 a.m.
The Rev. Lillie Mae Henley is our eighth settled minister. You can read a selection of her sermons here.
July 2009 Anchor newsletter
Following the Call to Ministry as a Christian Unitarian Universalist by Eric Stetson
Services for July
Sharing Our Plate in July
Interweave
Leland Place
Joining UNMC
The Sureness of Heaven, A Short Story by Kirk Perrow
from the Heart...
At the annual congregational meeting, I gave a very short ministerial report. In order to provide a quantitative context to my activities I reported that I had used over 300 first-class stamps on notes and cards to members, friends, newcomers, and guests over this past year. And I said that I had visited in homes over 30 times during this past year, and have also met members and newcomers in restaurants, coffee shops, and other public places. I want you to know that I always have time for you, the members and friends of this church.
There is more that I would like to share with you about some of the other ways that I spend my time, because it reflects on the broader aspects of my being your minister, your pastor, and your servant in Christ.
Prayer and meditation are a regular part of my day. Sometimes I use music and images from YouTube to focus my meditation. Sometimes music from CD’s provides the setting for prayers. Often, the I-95 and I-395 “parking lots” give me an opportunity to “pray without ceasing!” Rarely do I go to sleep without lifting up this congregation and the names of the many friends of this church to God’s affirming love. I have a prayer list that I attend to each night. Never do I go to sleep without thanking God for the honor and blessing of being your minister.
June 2009 Anchor newsletter
from the Heart...
Services for June
Interweave
Sharing Our Plate
Social Outreach
Joining UNMC
What to Read
Angels in America
UNMC bookstore benefits PDF
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