June 12th – Bridging Sunday

Today we will be honoring our graduating high school seniors, Heather Welty, Paul Katan, and David Tripanier.  Come celebrate with them by participating in our Bridging Service. 

May 29th – “Being Present”

As we remember those we have loved, we will look at some practical and spiritual ways of being present with others that are healing, nurturing, and potentially transforming. Discover what is both natural and surprising about this process, including how it affects your life as well. 

May 22nd – “Greeting Yourself at your own Door”

 Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” (Malcolm Forbes).  Are you a self-confident person?  Are you limited by a low self-esteem?  This sermon will look at what Unitarian Universalism teaches us about self-confidence and its relationship to spirituality.

My 15th – “Do You Remember?”

We sit in spaces made beautiful by human hands, and made holy by our own beliefs and dreams. As we contemplate a new beginning, together, how shall we hold our history and this living, breathing moment?   This service marks the end of candidating week with Jordinn Nelson Long; a special congregational vote to call will immediately follow the service. 

May 8th – “Being Thomas, Together”

As humans, we wish to connect, and we yearn to celebrate . . .  and yet, the reality: we have questions. Wonderings.  And yes, we can say it: doubts.  What does it mean, as a people of faith, to also claim the legacy and blessings of deep critical inquiry—and where might we go from here?  Join us as we name the questions, embarking on a week with our Candidate Minister, Jordinn Nelson Long. 

May 1st – “Ritual and Inspiration”

This sermon will look at the ancient practice of creating ritual to express our deepest thoughts and feelings.  You may have rituals in your life that you do not recognize as such.  Rituals, though, express what we consider most holy in our human experience whether we develop and practice them consciously or not.

April 24th – “Coming of Age”

Eight of our youth will use the classic questions of systematic theology to tell us what they believe religiously at this creative time of their lives. 

April 17th – Are We There Yet?

Dave Sykes will lead the Worship Service today. 

“The Journey Toward Equality for the T in LGBTQ.”  Through great effort and thoughtful consideration, our church earned a Certification as a Welcoming Congregation in 2005.  An outstanding achievement!  Since that time, most would agree that the march toward equality for the gay community has accelerated.

              Where, however, are we with regard to full equality for Transgender people?  Rates of violence directed at the Trans community remain alarmingly high, especially women of color.  What is the impact on our faith community?  Are we truly welcoming for Trans people?  Is this the time to consider re-certification as a Welcoming Congregation?  Are we there yet?  Let’s explore together!

April 10th – “Keep Your Fork!”

Come and be surprised!!  Rev. Bob will discuss the on-going Ministerial Search….and answer questions you may have.

April 3 – “Abraham: The Key to Reconciliation”

Abraham stands as the shared ancestor of Jews, Christians, and Muslims.  Author, Bruce Feiler writes: “He (Abraham) holds the key to our deepest fears – and our possible reconciliation.”  Today’s sermon will examine that premise.