Prepare for Winter Celebrations!

Remember how last year you made a "note to self" to plan the Christmas pageant in advance?

Remember how last year the membership committee talked about the need to welcome seasonal visitors?

Remember how you said you wouldn't wait until December?

Well, here's your chance!

Shop now for the busy holiday season!

Would You Like to Hold the Baby: A Christmas Intergenerational Worship Service brings the traditional Christmas pageant to progressive audiences, with the nativity story told through the eyes of a stable girl. A complete program, with organizational materials, music, words for worship, and CD. Order by mid-November for best results!
	Spirit of the Christmas Tree brings the traditional Christmas pageant to progressive audiences. A complete program, with organizational materials, music, words for worship, and CD. Order by mid-November for best results!
In this age of communication, many newcomers have already "visited" your congregation multiple times through the Internet. They know that UU theology and the Principles fit their own journey before they ever step through your congregation's doors. But can you make them feel at home? Start by circulating the Religious Hospitality pamphlet among your members, and begin an ongoing discussion about how to truly welcome every visitor.
	This little book offers a variety of practical techniques to bring in visitors and to keep them. All the little things that are easy to forget are covered here: personal invitations, attractive signage, up-to-date website, enthusiastic greeters, newcomer instructions during worship, follow-up visits. 52 Ways will help the visitors to your winter celebrations return in the new year.

Winter Solstice is the perfect time to turn the wheel of the year by including seasonal rituals in your congregation's worship. In Nature's Honor provides programming that has been tested in UU congregations, including "Welcome the Returning Sun: A Winter Solstice Ritual."
	There may be no better time to talk with your congregation about stewardship. The winter holidays often awaken a spirit of generosity that can be nurtured throughout the year. Giving: The Sacred Art encourages a life of caring and provides an important resource for encouraging your congregation's stewardship and growth.
	Welcome makes a great hospitality gift for seasonal visitors. It provides a simple, friendly introduction to Unitarian Universalism. Order ten or more and receive a 20% discount.
Our inexpensive, attractive bamboo chalice necklace makes a nice, small present for your pageant helpers, greeters, or youth.
	Our new rainbow bookmarks proclaim the seven Principles and serve as a nice take-away for your visitors.