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From September through June, we offer childcare and programs of religious education for children on Sundays at 11:00 am.
Summer Speakers, Summer Sermons
Sundays, June 28th–September 6th
June 28th
Sarah Richards: “Sing a New Song to the Eternal”
July 5th
Desmond Ravenstone: “The Forest of the Soul”
July 12th
Michael Orzech: “Hope”
July 19th
Kate Landis: “The Power of Righteous Anger”
July 26th
Matt Meyer: “What Can Music Do?”
August 2nd
Deb Tobin: “Life is Short, Do it Now!”
August 9th
Harlow Robinson: “Learning Gratitude”
August 16th
Barb Seidl: “Growing Under a White Light”
August 23rd
Rob Cuddi: “Service is Our Gift”
August 30th
Karl Paulnack: To Be Announced
September 6th
Kate Landis: “A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven”
September 13th
Rev. Kim Returns!
Our Sunday morning worship services reflect the insight of the many religions and philosophies that inspire us to practice our covenant daily:
Love is the spirit of this church
And service its gift.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To speak the truth in love,
And to help one another.El amor es el espíritu de nuestra congregación
Y el servicio es nuestro regalo.
Esto es a lo que nos comprometemos:
Convivir en paz,
Hablar nuestras verdades con amor,
Y ayudarnos los unos a los otros.
Our services usually incorporate the following elements:
Organ preludes and postludes.
- Lighting the chalice. The UUA Website describes the history of the chalice in Unitarian Universalist churches.
- Hymns, sung by the congregation and led by choir.
- Sharing personal joys and concerns. Those of us who feel so moved share our thoughts and light a candle from the altar: the green candle on the altar represents peace; the red candle represents healing; and the candles in the spiral candlesticks, which belonged to the Reverend William Ellery Channing, represent our community's committment to the practice and teaching of liberal religion.
- A sermon,which frequently focuses upon contemporary themes as well as timeless issues of life.
- A moment of meditation and prayer.
- An anthem from the ASC choir.
- Collecting an offering.
After the service, all are welcome to join us for coffee and tea in the parish hall (which is downstairs). Sandwiches are also available for a small cost.
While you're in the parish hall, visit the letter-writing table, which is staffed by members of the Social Action Committee.