Site Updates

March 17, 2024

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

Next Sunday, March 24, our guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson, Jr.

Near the top of the home page is information about our Annual Giving Campaign, the formal portion of which ended March 10. Our stewards are now be following up with members and friends who have not yet pledged.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – Spring Cleaning Service Sunday
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – YRUU
    • Noon – Milestones Circle
    • Noon – Middle school D&D Group

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

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt Fundraiser – noon March 30

Read about the annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt fundraiser for our high school youth group here. The event will feature the always enjoyable vote on who gets to wear the bunny suit, and you can see a photo of the “lucky” 2017 winner.

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

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March 10, 2024

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Next Sunday, March 17, lay leader Kim Wade will take us on an audiovisual journey in praise of meandering with wanderings and wonderings from the Camino de Santiago, Grindstone Nature Area, and the flights of our very own imaginations.

Near the top of the home page is information about our Annual Giving Campaign, the formal portion of which ended March 10. Our stewards will now be following up with folks who have not yet pledged.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – regular classes
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – YRUU
    • 3:30 – Loaves and Fishes meal – 31 volunteer slots are unfilled – please sign up here

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

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt Fundraiser – noon March 30

Read about the annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt fundraiser for our high school youth group here. The event will feature the always enjoyable vote on who gets to wear the bunny suit, and you can see a photo of the “lucky” 2017 winner.

Upcoming Events

This page has been updated with information about:

    • Living Earth Meditation starting April 6 (in the recurring events section)
    • Trivia Night on April 13 to support the next Honduras trip

Current Newsletter

In case you missed previous announcements, the March issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is available from a button link on this page. The issue is also linked on the Newsletter Download page along with past issues.

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.

March 3, 2024

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Next Sunday, March 10, Rev. Molly’s sermon will be “Move Like the Stream.” Let’s learn from the wisdom of water this month as we explore our theme of meandering. How can following the twists and turns of life with flow help us move into precarious times?

Near the top of the home page is information about our Annual Giving Campaign, which the Stewardship Team plans to wrap up by March 10. There’s a button you can click to make your pledge online.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – regular classes
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – YRUU
    • Noon – Middle School D&D Group
    • 1 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – online
    • 3:30 p.m. – Social Action Team – online

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

Current Newsletter

In case you missed the email this past week, the March issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is available from a button link on this page. The issue is also linked on the Newsletter Download page along with past issues.

Worship Services

View the complete schedule of March worship services on this page.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events and meetings in March are listed here.

RE Schedule

DRE Jamila Batchelder provided the information on this page about March R.E. classes and activities.

Forum Discussion Group

See the complete March schedule of Forum programs here.

Church News Blog

The following posts are new on the Church News Blog:

    • March messages from church leaders
    • SAT announces SIJT is March Faith-to-Action recipient
    • March immigrant sponsorship update

Note: All recent Church News Blog posts also are readily available under the Recent News heading in the left sidebar.

Chalice Circle Materials

The March order of service for Chalice Circle gatherings is 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.

Feb 25, 2024

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Information about the worship leader and theme for next Sunday, March 3, is not yet available. Check the home page later for the details. However, we definitely will have our traditional First Sunday Potluck after worship next Sunday!

New near the top of the home page this week is information about our Annual Giving Campaign, which the Stewardship Team hopes to wrap up by March 10. There’s a button you can click to make your pledge online.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – First Sunday Potluck
    • Noon – YRUU
    • 1:30 – Social Action Team

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

Annual Giving Campaign 2024-25

This new page provides an overview of our Annual Giving Campaign that was launched during worship this morning. Related new pages are:

Help UUCC when you sell on EBay or Facebook

Learn about a new way you can donate to UUCC when you sell items on EBay or Facebook.

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

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Feb. 18, 2024

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Next Sunday, Feb. 24, Rev. Molly and DRE Jamila Batchelder will lead the all-ages Stewardship Sunday worship service, “Breaking Bread, Growing Love.” The author Ursula LeGuin once said, “Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; re-made all the time, made new.” For this Bread Ceremony service, you are invited to bring a bread that represents you and/or your family – a family recipe or a favorite. Then we will share our stories and our treats with one another, to show how rich our community is made by our sharing. (Special dietary needs will be accommodated.)

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – no classes – all-ages worship service
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – Milestones Circle
    • Noon – YRUU
    • Noon – Middle-Schoolers’ D&D Club

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

Rev. Molly to lead UUA General Assembly Sunday Service in June

Rev. Molly will have the once-in-a-lifetime honor of preaching at the Sunday morning worship service at the UUA General Assembly on June 23. Read about it here.

Board Information

The agenda and related documents for the Board of Trustees meeting this past Thursday evening are available on this password-protected page. Minutes from the meeting will be posted on the same page shortly before the next meeting on March 21.

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

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Feb. 11, 2024

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Next Sunday, Feb. 18, the Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson Jr. will be our guest preacher.

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

      • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
      • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
      • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
      • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – Service Sunday and Coming-of-Age Class
      • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
      • Noon – YRUU
      • Noon – Middle-Schoolers’ D&D Club
      • 3:30 p.m. – Loaves and Fishes – sign up here

A video of portions of this morning’s worship service appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and 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.

Joys and Sorrows

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

Feb. 4, 2024

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Next Sunday, Feb. 11, Rev. Molly and DRE Jamila Batchelder will lead an all-ages Valentine’s Day worship service, “Love and Wonder.” Humans can be so mysterious to one another, and one of the ways we love each other well is by approaching each other with curiosity instead of assumptions or judgments. How do we treat each other with reverence and wonder? Join us in a service for all ages to try it out!

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – no classes – all-ages worship
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – YRUU
    • Noon – Middle-Schoolers’ D&D Club
    • 1 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – online

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

Also new on the home page this week – immediately below the video – is a photo of folks going through the serving line at today’s potluck.

Current Newsletter

In case you missed previous announcements, the February issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is available here. It is also linked on the Newsletter Download page along with past issues.

Church News Blog

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

Worship Services

The complete schedule of February worship services appears on this page.

RE Schedule

DRE Jamila Batchelder provided the schedule of February religious education classes and other activities that you’ll find here.

Forum Discussion Group

February Forum programs are listed on this page.

Upcoming Events

Information about upcoming events in February can be found here.

Chalice Circle Materials

The February order of service for Chalice Circle gatherings is now posted on this page.

Faith-to-Action Collections

The list of 2023-24 Faith-to-Action recipients that previously was only included in a Church News Blog post has been moved to this page.

Beliefs

The information about our Flaming Chalice that was dedicated on Jan. 28, 2018 has been moved from a General News Blog post to 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.

Jan. 28, 2024

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Next Sunday, Feb. 4. we’ll enjoy our First Sunday Potluck after worship. Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert if you are able, and please stay if you can’t because there’s always plenty of food to go around. To accommodate those with dietary restrictions, please label your food contribution to indicate whether it contains meat or is vegetarian and whether it contains common allergens such as gluten, dairy, eggs, soy and/or tree nuts. Also, please help set up the Sanctuary for the potluck and stay after to help clean up and return the Sanctuary to normal order. Many hands make light work!

During the worship service, Rev. Molly’s sermon title will be “”Get Curious.” One of the most important shared characteristics of UUs is our curiosity about the world. Join us to ponder why curiosity is such an important stance in uncertain times.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – First Sunday Potluck
    • Noon – YRUU
    • 1:30 p.m. – Social Action Team – online

A video of this morning’s worship service, which included the introduction of a new planned giving program and a New Member Ingathering, appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page. A photo of the new members appears immediately below the video.

Also new this week are the 4th and 15th photos in the rotating photo display at the top of each 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.

Jan. 21, 2024

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

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Next Sunday, Jan. 28, will be Founder’s Day Sunday – marking the founding of our congregation on Jan. 28, 1951. Rev. Molly’s sermon title will be “Tending the Future With Open Hands.” Our congregation’s founders dreamed of a future for our community and nurtured that future faithfully. Yet, they never could have dreamed of many of the realities we face. The same will be true for our descendants. Do we have the courage to be good ancestors to those future UU Churchers, even and especially when the future is unclear?

The worship service next Sunday will include a New Member Ingathering Ceremony in which new members will sign the membership book and be introduced to the congregation. Then the new members and congregation will join in the reading of our covenant. Prospective new members who plan to join on Jan. 28 are asked to register here.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – YRUU
    • Noon – Honduras Trip Informational Meeting
    • Noon – Milestones Retirement Group
    • Noon – Middle School D&D Club

A video of the Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson, Jr’s sermon at this morning’s worship service appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Board Information

Our Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting this past Thursday evening. The board’s agenda and related documents are posted on this password-protected page. Minutes of the meeting will be posted to this page when available.

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.

Jan. 14, 2024

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Next Sunday, Jan. 21, the Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson Jr. will be our guest preacher. Check the home page later this week for his sermon topic.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – regular classes
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • 3:30 p.m. – Loaves and Fishes – please sign up here

A video of this morning’s worship service featuring Rev. Molly’s sermon “The Moral Arc’s Messy Middle” appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

High school OWL class postponed

Jamila Batchelder, Director of Religious Education, reported this past week that the high school OWL human sexuality class planned this semester must be postponed because of the unavailability of teachers. We hope to train more teachers and offer high school OWL next fall.

Current Newsletter

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

Jan. 7, 2024

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Next Sunday, Jan. 14, Rev. Molly’s sermon title on Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday will be “The Moral Arc’s Messy Middle.” Often we look upon movements of the past as a steady march to greater justice, but things are always more complicated than that. As the moral arc of the universe is bent toward justice, there are fits and starts, unknown risks, uncertain outcomes, and messy relationships along the way. Let us learn from the movements of the past in our own messy middle.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – Service Sunday
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – Membership 102 Class
    • Noon – Middle School D&D Club
    • 1 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team

A video of this morning’s worship service featuring Rev. Molly’s sermon “Bravery Is Your Birthright” appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Current Newsletter

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

Upcoming Events

Events and classes coming up in January are detailed in chronological order on this page.

Church News Blog

The following articles are new on the Church News Blog:

Worship Services

The complete January schedule of worship services is posted here.

RE Schedule

DRE Jamila Batchelder provided the information on this page about upcoming youth religious education classes and other activities.

Forum Discussion Group

You can view the schedule of January Forum programs here.

Chalice Circle Materials

The order of service for January Chalice Circle gatherings is 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.

Dec. 31, 2023

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Next Sunday, Jan. 7, Rev. Molly’s sermon title will be “Bravery Is Your Birthright.” In January we’ll be thinking together about how to move together bravely in precarious times. We recall that courage is not only for large, dramatic acts, but also for small, daily ones as well. As small creatures in a vast universe, perhaps everything we do is brave!

After worship next Sunday, we’ll enjoy our First Sunday Potluck! Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert if you are able, and please stay if you can’t because there’s always plenty of food to go around. To accommodate those with dietary restrictions, please label your food contribution to indicate whether it contains meat or is vegetarian and whether it contains common allergens such as gluten, dairy, eggs, soy and/or tree nuts. Also, please help set up the Sanctuary for the potluck and stay after to help clean up and return the Sanctuary to normal order. Many hands make light work!

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – regular classes
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – First Sunday Potluck
    • 1 p.m. – Social Action Team

A video of this morning’s “Burning of the Grudges” worship service appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and 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.

Dec. 25, 2023

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Next Sunday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, Rev. Molly will lead the 10:30 a.m. worship service, “Burning of the Grudges.” This all-ages service will include our beloved annual ritual of dramatically burning away all we want to leave behind and creating touchstones for the coming year.

Forum and Mindfulness Meditation will not take place because of the holiday, and there will be no R.E. classes due to the all-ages worship service. Coffee hour will follow worship, and the Milestones Circle will meet at noon.

A video of the 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve candlelight worship service, including Intern Minister George Grimm-Howell’s homily “The Mystery of Christmas,” appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Website menu system simplified

The menu system on our website has been simplified and reorganized to make it more friendly for those viewing the site on their smartphones. Read the details here.

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

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Dec. 17, 2023

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Because next Sunday, Dec. 24, is Christmas Eve, all morning activities at church have been canceled. Instead, we will be offering worship services at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.. A potluck cookie reception will be offered between the two services. Your cookie contributions will be gratefully accepted.

The Family Service at 4:30 p.m. will include traditional carols and candlelight, and an interactive telling of the Christmas story with an accessible message of hope. This service will not be live-streamed due to the participation of our children.

The Candlelight Service at 6:30 p.m. will be in-person and live-streamed. It will feature traditional carols and candlelight, and a Christmas homily from Rev. Molly. The live-stream will be at our usual Sunday morning worship links.

A video of Rev. Molly’s homily during this morning’s worship service appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and 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.

Joys and Sorrows

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

Dec. 10, 2023

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Next Sunday, Dec. 17, Rev. Molly and DRE Jamila Batchelder will lead an All-Ages Solstice Celebration, “In Praise of Soft Things.” As we deepen into the longest night of the Winter Solstice, join us in praise of all that is soft and cozy in the long, dark night. The service will also feature performances by our UUCC Choir.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Religious Education – no classes – all-ages worship service
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • 11:30 – Annual Pastry Auction Fundraiser
    • 4:30 – Loaves and Fishes – please sign up here

A video of this morning’s worship service including Intern Minister George Grimm-Howell’s final sermon, “A Tender Farewell,” appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Current Newsletter

In case you missed earlier notices, the December issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is available here. It is also linked on Newsletter Download page along with past issues.

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.

Dec. 3, 2023

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Next Sunday, Dec. 10, Intern Minister George Grimm-Howell will be in the pulpit with a sermon titled “A Tender Farewell.” In his last sermon before his internship ends this month, he will explore the theme of grace and the role it plays in forging the tender ties that draw us together as a messy, imperfect community of faithfulness.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Religious Education
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – Simple Gifts
    • 1 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team meeting
    • 5 p.m. – Holiday Blues Service and Potluck Soup Supper

A video of portions of this morning’s worship service including Rev. Molly’s sermon “Stay Gentle” appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Current Newsletter

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

Worship Services

The complete schedule of December worship services is available on this page.

RE Schedule

DRE Jamila Batchelder provided the information on this page about R.E. classes and other R.E. activities in December.

Forum Discussion Group

December Forum programs are listed here.

Upcoming Events

Numerous events scheduled in December are listed and described on this page in chronological order.

Church News Blog

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

Simple Gifts Holiday Crafting Workshop: Sunday, Dec. 10, noon-2 pm

DRE Jamila Batchelder posted this information about the Simple Gifts workshop coming up next Sunday.

How to Join UUCC

The schedule of 2024 membership classes and New Member Ingatherings has been added to this page. The same information also has been added to the Membership Team page.

Chalice Circle Materials

The order of service for December Chalice Circle gatherings is now available here.

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.

Nov. 26 2023

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Next Sunday, Dec. 3, Rev. Molly will be in the pulpit with a sermon titled “Stay Gentle.” After worship, we’ll enjoy our First Sunday Potluck!

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Religious Education
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • Noon – First Sunday Potluck
    • 12:30 p.m. – Matters of Life and Death
    • 1 p.m. – Social Action Team monthly meeting

A video of the Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson, Jr.’s sermon this morning, “Thanksgiving After Thanksgiving,” appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Upcoming Events

Two new events in December were added to this page – Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping on Dec. 16 and Simple Gifts on Dec. 17.

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.

Nov. 19, 2023

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Next Sunday, Nov. 26, the Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson, Jr., will be our guest preacher.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – no meeting – Thanksgiving Holiday
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Religious Education – Service Sunday
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • 12:15 – Milestones Retirement Group

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

Board Policies

This page listing policies adopted by our Board of Trustees has been updated to include a new Emergency Fund Policy adopted at the board meeting this past Thursday.

Board Information

The board’s agenda and related documents for its meeting this past Thursday can be found here.

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.

Nov. 12, 2023

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Next Sunday, Nov. 19, Rev. Molly and DRE Jamila Batchelder will lead the worship service – “Harvesting Community” – our annual celebration of the abundance of the earth and the gifts of community as we mark our All-Ages Harvest Celebration. Bring a seasonal fruit or vegetable to share on our harvest altar and then be donated to a Little Free Pantry. The UUCC Choir will perform during the service.

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Religious Education – No Classes – All-Ages Worship Service
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • 12:30 – Matters of Life and Death
    • 4:30 – Loaves and Fishes – please sign up using this button:

Nov. 19 Loaves & Fishes Signup

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

Current Newsletter

In case you missed previous messages, the November issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is accessible on this page. The current and past issues also are linked on the Newsletter Download page.

Upcoming Events

One new event has been added in this page – Humanitarian Aid for Children in Palestine Chili and Bake Sale – 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

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.

Nov. 5, 2023

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Next Sunday, Nov. 12, Intern Minister George Grimm-Howell will be in the pulpit with a sermon titled “Holding Hearts After War.” As we observe Veterans Day and explore our monthly theme of “Collectively,” we are invited to consider our societal responsibility for holding our veterans through the moral injury of war. How can the church acknowledge moral wounds and support healing for those we have sent into battle?

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

    • 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
    • 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
    • 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
    • 10:30 a.m. – Religious Education – Regular Classes
    • 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
    • 1 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team meeting

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

Current Newsletter

In case you missed the email this past week, the November issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is accessible on this page. The current and past issues also are linked on the Newsletter Download page.

Church News Blog

The following stories are new on this Church News Blog this week:

Worship Services

The complete schedule of November worship services can be viewed here.

RE Schedule

DRE Jamila Batchelder provided the schedule on this page of R.E. classes and other activities coming up in November.

Forum Discussion Group

The schedule of November Forum programs is posted here.

Upcoming Events

November events and meetings are listed on this page in date order. One December event also is listed.

Milestones Circle

This new page describes the Milestones Circle that meets on the fourth Sunday each month after worship. It is linked on the “Spirit” tab of the top horizontal menu.

Chalice Circle Materials

The November order of service for Chalice Circle meetings is posted here.

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.