"The Right Amount of X-Mas" Every holiday season there is a debate, over what the holidays are really about. As you know the very use of the term holiday is loaded. In this Christmas service complete with carols and scripture readings of the holy night, we lift up all the candidates for what is the reason for the season.

Unitarian Universalist congregations have child dedication ceremonies for infants and children. Child dedication ceremonies are usually crafted by the parents, the congregation's minister, and religious educator working closely together. Many will include the following elements: * A blessing for the new life of the child * An expression of the parent or parents’ hopes for the child * A promise by the congregation to support and nurture the child If you are interested in having your child dedicated by a Unitarian Universalist minister or educator, either in your home or in the congregation, please contact us at 978-663-2293 or www.uubillerica.org

Many thanks to all who came to enjoy the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, Nov 22. A special thanks to those who helped make this a wonderful event by participating in the service, greeting our guests, making and bringing food for the potluck, setting up, decorating, and cleaning up. It was a lot of work, a lot of fun, and a great event for the community.