Sunday Service
Origin Stories
Sanctuary (West Room)Superheroes have origin stories, but so do super-villains. How does an origin story decide which way they go? How do we react to circumstances in our own lives? Do we become a hero or a villain?
Covenant Groups – The Mutual Promises We Keep
Sanctuary (West Room)Beloved Community is built on trust that the implicit and explicit promises that we make to each other will be honored. Join us as Rev. Lee Anne explores what covenants are, UUCNH’s explicit covenant, and the way that our experience at UUCNH is enhanced by participating in a Covenant Group.
Covenant Groups – A Welcome Respite
Sanctuary (West Room)Given the social unrest, political uncertainty, and economic upheaval that we’ve experienced over the last few years, we can all use a respite. Following up on last week’s exploration of the concept of covenants and hearing about how covenant groups are like car washes, washing away the anxiety, alienation, and stress of life, Rev. Lee […]
Breath of Life: Abortion and the Bible
Sanctuary (West Room)Some people who would restrict a woman’s access to abortion (erroneously) ground their opposition in the Bible. Some people who support a woman’s access to abortion have no idea what the Bible has to say about it and don’t care. Consequently, they talk right past each other. To be most persuasive it is essential to […]
Making Faith Personal
West Room and ZoomMaking Faith Personal - Rev. John Ballance's Covenant Group. Watch Recording
Butterlies for a New Year – The Blessing of the Backpacks
West Room and ZoomAs a new school year begins, so many children and youth feel the butterflies of nervousness with the changes they will be facing. Let's talk together about this anxious time of year and in what ways we, as adults, experience similar emotions. Together with the children and youth, let's understand our butterflies and look for ways to free them from our bellies. Watch […]
Water is Life – Ingathering Sunday – Water Communion
West Room and ZoomThis multi-generational service celebrates our intentional co-creation of a beloved community. You are invited to bring a small amount of water obtained from a nearby water source. As you add your water to a communal bowl, you will be invited to identify your family and your neighborhood. Additional water will be available.
Hispanic Heritage
West Room and ZoomOn the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will celebrate the multitude of contributions to our communities by Hispanic people living in our nation. We will discuss what it means to truly welcome our immigrant neighbors, especially in a time of harsh scrutiny toward those with so much to teach us. To be presented […]
Fall Equinox & World Gratitude Day – Trying to Find Balance
West Room and ZoomSunday is both the Autumnal Equinox and World Gratitude Day. The Autumnal Equinox is one of two brief moments when daylight and darkness are in equilibrium. When so much is being expressed in terms of extremes, how can we maintain our own sense of balance? Join us as we explore the symbolic nature of the […]
How Far Can Reach a Smile?
West Room and ZoomThat’s the title of hymn #84, which is found in the Meditation and Mystical Songs section of our gray hymnal. In honor of the upcoming celebration of World Smile Day, Rev. Lee Anne will explore the power of smiles and smiling as understood by three religious traditions. All are welcome to join us in person […]
Croissants Not Donuts
West Room and ZoomIn youth communities, the phrase "croissants not donuts" is often found on covenants. It is a phrase about welcoming and being intentionally inviting. We will learn more about it together. Presented by Robyn Travers All are welcome to join us in person in the West Room. Click here to view the LIVESTREAM on YouTube. After […]
Soul Matters Sunday: What is the Still Small Voice telling you?
West Room and ZoomJoin us on Sunday for this conversational exploration of the Soul Matters theme for October: Deep Listening. Have you ever heard that still small voice and ignored it? Have you ever heeded it and been grateful? You are invited to continue the discussion immediately following the service. Presented by Rev. Lee Anne Washington All are […]