Beyond the Shadows: Illuminating True Interdependence
2026-06-21 10:30 (America/New_York) | West Room and Zoom
Rev. Lee Anne Wasthingon
There’s a delicate balance between individual agency and our Seventh UU Principle: the interdependent web of existence. In celebrating Summer Solstice, we step out of the shadows of two persistent errors—a toxic empathy that minimizes human capability by viewing people as perpetual victims, and a rigid self-sufficiency that refuses the support of others.
Drawing on several wisdom traditions, we will examine how the best community caretaking promotes a healthy interdependence, through personal resourcefulness, rather than permanent dependency.

What We Tend Becomes Precious
2026-06-28 10:30
Rev. Lee Anne Wasthingon
A garden teaches us that beauty cannot be rushed, love cannot be forced, and growth asks for patience, attention, and trust. This Flower Communion Sunday, with wisdom from The Little Prince and from those who know the holy work of tending living things, we will reflect on how what we care for changes us — and how beloved community becomes precious through the time and tenderness we give to one another.

Everyone is invited to bring a flower for our shared bouquet and food to share at coffee hour. There will be extras of both if you forget.

The 2026 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly
2026-07-05 10:30
This will be different from our usual Sunday service, but nonetheless engaging and inspiring! We will be playing the service from the UUA’s General Assembly, recorded on June 21, 2026. Enjoy the compelling spirit of the year’s largest UU gathering, where Unitarian Universalists come together in unity for an engrossing Sunday worship celebration! It promises a vibrant, communal worship experience to uplift your soul and ignite your passion. Join us this Sunday as we watch the Sunday Worship Service from the UUA General Assembly 2026, starting at our regular worship service time of 10:30 a.m.

Art, Mind, Wonder
2026-07-12 10:30
David Miles
Not a ‘Deep Dive’, but more like wading into a stream . . . of consciousness. This service is designed as a follow-on to Peggy Fallon’s service about the brain’s participation in placebo power. Delving into the book “Your Brain on Art”, by Magsamen and Ross, discloses many ways the arts affect the functioning of the brain. We will touch on some of these through experiences to encourage congregants to dive deeper into the power of the unconscious. No sermon here – only experiences to activate Your Brain on Art.

This service will not be available to view on our normal youtube live stream. If you cannot join in person, please use the below zoom link to join the service online.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82669082728?pwd=[REDACTED]

Take Me Home
2026-07-19 10:30
Eli Baumwell
Coming back to the church he grew up in, Eli will draw parallels to revisiting foundational principles of America as we honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Punk Spirituality
2026-07-26 10:30
Reverend James Clarke is an ordained interfaith community chaplain and UU layperson who has served as a chaplain at the annual Camp Punksylvania music festival for the last four years. He offers his perspective on the truths and meanings that punk spirituality can teach us.

Kindness Inspirations from Theo ﻿(of Golden)
2026-08-02 10:30
Jody Clark
Kindness is fundamental to life within our church family and in the wider world. Join us for a time of reflection on the many ways one person can demonstrate kindness and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Our discussion and reflection will be inspired by the novel Theo of Golden by Allen Levi.

Finding Your Place in the Work of Justice
2026-08-09 10:30
Robyn Travers
In Deepa Iyer’s book Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection, she reminds us that each of us has unique gifts to offer in the work of creating a more just and compassionate world.
In this interactive service, Robyn will introduce the ten roles people often play in social change movements and invite us to reflect on where we naturally fit. Together, we’ll explore how our gifts, lived experiences, and skills can help our congregation faithfully engage in the work of justice and make a meaningful difference in our community.

The Power of Your Emotional Intelligence
2026-08-16 10:30
Brian Sullivan
Emotions happen, all the time. Ignore them or stuff them down, and they may explode! Your emotional intelligence can be an infinite source of energy: use it with wisdom and compassion, and avoid explosions. Our collective emotional intelligence is an existing strength of this community – let us build on that strength!

What's in your Invisible Backpack?
2026-08-23 10:30 - 12:30
Robyn Travers
Mila is excited and worried for her first day of school. We all know that feeling, heading into the unknown. Well, Mila finds out that she has an invisible backpack with all the tools she needs. We all do too. Let’s explore together in this multigenerational service.
Please bring your actual backpacks, purses, work bags, computer cases, totes… or whatever you use on a daily basis so they can be blessed or the year ahead.
Also bring back to school supplies to donate to kids in need.

What Does Democracy Mean To You?
2026-08-30 10:30 - 12:30
Diana Hull
America is a work in Progress and we have a common thread: the constitution of a perfect union. We are so far from that right now because we have been led to hate anyone different. That element of fear that violence is in the air, and people begin to make small compromises and eventually they convince themselves that they are doing it for the right reason.
