Prelude “For What It’s Worth,” By Buffalo Springfield   Opening Words adapted from the words of J.D. Stillwater “Let us remember that all we know is just one small piece of reality, a tiny slice shaped by our limited perceptions and biases. Only when our knowledge is combined with uncountable others does Truth emerge. May … Continue reading Full Worship Service from November 10, 2024 – “The Wisdom to Know the Difference”

Opening Words “Election Promises,” by the Rev. Marco Belletini “I hear the polls are going to be open on Tuesday. All day. Good. I certainly intend to go to them. I certainly invite you to go to them and vote too. But today I say the polls are not just open on Tuesday. I say … Continue reading Full Worship Service from November 3, 2024 – “The Courage to Change the Things We Can”

This Sunday, October 6th at 3pm our church will be hosting a conversation and book signing with J.R. Jamison, author of Hillbilly Queer.  This event is part of Celebrating our 75th Anniversary It will be held in the Sanctuary with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Jamison_Poster

Gathering Music Bethena, by Scott Joplin [Richard]   Prelude Lift Every Voice and Sing, by James & J. Rosamond Johnson [Richard Maddux]   Opening Words by Marty Meehan  [Rev. Jennie] “Black History Month must be more than just a month of remembrance; it should be a tribute to our history and a reminder of the … Continue reading Full Worship Service from February 11, 2024 – “The Consequences of Forced Busing”

Gathering Music Bibo No Aozora, by Ryuichi Sakamoto [Richard]   Prelude River Waltz, by Alexandre Desplat [Richard]   Opening Words by William Arthur Ward [Rev. Jennie] “To laugh is to risk appearing a fool, To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out to another is to risk involvement, To expose feelings is to … Continue reading Full Worship Service from January 21, 2024 – “Liberating Ourselves from Fear of Failure”

Statement on Events in the Middle East Dec. 13, 2023 The recent events in the Middle East have created alarm and anxiety in our congregation, community, and country. Since Oct. 6, 2023, several UUA affiliates have released statements, including from our UUA President, the Rev. Sofia Betancourt, on the suffering and loss of life in … Continue reading Statement on the Middle East from the Board President

With deepest condolences, we will host a memorial service for Bill Asher at our church on Saturday, December 30th, at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Jennie. A reception will follow. All are welcome! If you can help with the reception, please speak with Lisa Pantea or a member of the pastoral care team.  Please help … Continue reading Bill Asher Memorial Service – Saturday, Dec. 30th at 1:00pm

Opening Words by Martin Guevara Urbina “Perhaps more than ever, in a highly globalized world, we must recognize that multiculturalism is not simply understanding ethnic/racial histories nor the mere appreciation of cultural ‘difference,’ but accepting that multiculturalism spreads across the very inner core of America’s institutions, and has become ingrained in the very essence of … Continue reading Full Worship Service from October 29, 2023 – “Insights from Crying in H Mart and Stay True”

Chalice Lighting Words from, This is Burning Man, by Brian Doherty “We bring light to unite the boulevards of Black Rock City: the light of civilization, navigation, and celebration. In honor of the immensity of the desert and the immensity of our dreams and visions, we hang our lamps high.” Reading from, This is Burning … Continue reading Full Worship Service from Sept. 3, 2023 – “The Phenomenon of Burning Man”