CALENDAR
ANNUAL EVENTS
Reading of the Declaration of Independence – July 4th
Standing room only crowds gather at the Meeting House on Independence Day for this annual patriotic happening for the entire family. Included on the program are group singing of patriotic songs and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. At the conclusion of the event, children have the opportunity to sign their names on a mocked-up version of the Declaration.
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Thursday Noonday Concert Series – July and August
The musical series “Thursdays Noonday Concert Series” takes place in July and August featuring a wide range of music. An oasis of calm, joy, and serenity following the tolling of the noon bell under the gold dome, these concerts in our historic Sanctuary are an island favorite.
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Meeting House Annual Auction - August
This event features both silent and live auctions offering items by both year-round and seasonal Nantucketers affiliated with the UU congregation. All proceeds from the auction will support music, religious education and operational expenses of the congregation.
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Blessing of the Animals – September/October
Each October the congregation is invited to bring their furry, feathery, fishy and slithery pets to church for the annual Blessing of the Animals service. This event for all ages is held outside the church on the front steps and Orange Street sidewalk.
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Community Annual Pipe Organ Crawl - Columbus Day Weekend
For the past 20 years the Unitarian Universalist Church has participated in the Annual Nantucket Pipe Organ Crawl with performances by our organist on our 1831 Goodrich organ and performances on pipe organs at four other different churches in town, all located within walking distance. Each mini-recital lasts about 20 minutes with the performances demonstrating the range of these unique organs. Donations are made at each church, with funds going toward restoration and maintenance of the historic organs.
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