Site Updates – Unitarian Universalist Church

Aug. 11, 2024

Here’s what’s new on our website since last Sunday:

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Next Sunday, Aug. 18, join lay leaders Gretchen Maune and James Cutts in our beloved tradition of sharing our pulpit with our members to hear their many varied takes on our summer theme – “UUtopias.”

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- 4 p.m. – Loaves & Fishes – please sign up here

A video of the Centering Moment and Sermon during this morning’s worship service appears near the top of the home page. The video is directly available here and also is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Aug. 4, 2024

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Next Sunday, Aug. 11, Rev. Molly will be in the pulpit with a sermon titled “Love at the Center.” At the 2024 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association, delegates voted to adopt a new statement of Covenant and Values for the Association. Join us to reflect on those core values. This would be a good UU 101 sermon to invite a curious friend!

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- Noon – SolarPunk Summer Discussion – Glass and Gardens: Solarpunk Summers
- 1:30 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – online

A video of Rev. Molly’s sermon this morning, “A Beautiful Perhaps,” appears near the top of the home page. The video is directly available here and also is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Current Newsletter

In case you missed the email this past week, the August issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is now available on the Current Newsletter page. It is also linked on the Newsletter Download page along with past issues.

Worship Services

All August worship services are listed on this page

RE Schedule

Go to this page to see the schedule of R.E. classes and events in August.

Upcoming Events

This page has been updated with a list of August events, plus one in September

Faith-to-Action Collections

The Social Action Team has announced recipients of Faith-to-Action collections from September 2024 through August 2025. See the list here along with a link to descriptions of the recipients.

Church News Blog

The following articles are new on the Church News Blog this week:

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

July 28, 2024

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Next Sunday, Aug. 4, Rev. Molly will be in the pulpit with a sermon titled “A Beautiful Perhaps.” How do we turn our Big Questions more beautiful? This question was at the heart of Rev. Molly’s doctoral thesis. Join us to hear excerpts of her creative work A Beautiful Perhaps.

After worship we’ll enjoy our traditional First Sunday Potluck!

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- Noon – First Sunday Potluck
- 1:30 p.m. – Social Action Team – online

A video of the sermon delivered by lay leaders Connie and Jeff Ordway during worship this morning appears near the top of the home page. The video is directly available here and also is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Beliefs

This page has been revised to reflect the updated Purposes and Principles adopted in June by the UUA General Assembly.

Board and Officers

President Ruth Milledge announced that our Board of Trustees selected 2024-25 officers at its July meeting. Kim Wade will be President-Elect (to serve as President in 2025-26), Ryan Carter will be Secretary, and Fred Young will continue as Treasurer. This page has been updated to reflect this information.

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

July 21, 2024

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Next Sunday, July 28, join lay leaders in our beloved tradition of sharing our pulpit with our members to hear their varied takes on our summer theme of UUtopias.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- Noon – Milestones Circle

A video of the sermon delivered by lay leader Aaryn Johns during worship this morning appears near the top of the home page. The video is directly available here and also is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Milestones Circle Materials

Materials for next Sunday’s gathering of the Milestones Circle are now posted on this page.

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

July 14, 2024

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Next Sunday, July 21, join lay leaders in our beloved tradition of sharing our pulpit with our members to hear their varied takes on our summer theme of UUtopias.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – All-Ages Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- 4 p.m. – Loaves and Fishes

As of July 14, the Social Action Team still needs 25 volunteers for Loaves and Fishes to provide food and/or serve and clean up. Please sign up here.

Usher Team

The ushering schedule for this summer and the regular church year from September through next May has been posted here. You’ll see several new faces either as regular ushers or substitutes. If you are interested in ushering, email coordinator Steve Scott.

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

July 7, 2024

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Next Sunday, July 7, Rev. Molly and DRE Jamila Batchelder will lead an all-ages worship service, “Building Better.” Join us to talk about building a better community… with Legos! After worship, join Rev. Molly and members of our Climate Resilience Team for our first SolarPunk Summer Discussion – read more.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – All-Ages Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – All-Ages Service
- Noon – SolarPunk Summer Discussion
- 1 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – online

This morning our all-ages worship service was a “Singing Circle” with Steph Plant, a singer/songwriter and author/illustrator based in the St Louis area. A video of the service appears near the top of the home page. The video is directly available here and also is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.