Site Updates
Aug. 9, 2026
Here’s what new on our website since last Sunday:
Home Page
Worship next Sunday, Aug. 16, is featured at the upper right of the home page. Join us for Rev. Molly’s return to the pulpit after her sabbatical. In her sermon “When the Earth Comes Alive,” she will reflect on the pace of life that allows us to notice the magic all around us.
Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):
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- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- After Worship – Coffee Hour
- Noon – Care Team Meeting
- Noon – LGBTQ Collective
- 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. – Loaves & Fishes – 1300 Bowling St. – Note Time Changes – Please Sign Up Here
A video of lay leader Rosie Anderson-Harper’s sermon this morning, “Letting Go,” appears in the middle of the page. The video also is directly available on Youtube and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.
Minister and Staff
This page has been updated to reflect Rev. Molly’s return from her sabbatical.
Contact and Office Hours
This page also has been updated to reflect Rev. Molly’s return from her sabbatical.
Weekly News Update
The most important news is posted on this page every Wednesday. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button in the “Stay Informed” section at the bottom right of the home page.
Joys and Sorrows
We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.
Aug. 2, 2026
Home Page
Worship next Sunday, Aug. 9, is featured at the upper right of the home page. Lay leader Rosie Anderson-Harper’s sermon will be “Letting Go.” Letting go of stuff can be hard. Rosie will share lessons learned on her journey of letting go of 60 years of treasures in her family home. How does one start? How can we be intentional? Can we enjoy the process? Who can support us on the journey? What becomes possible for new growth when we let go?
Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):
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- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- After Worship – Coffee Hour
- 11:45 – Philosophy Club
- Noon – Sanctuary & Immigrant Justice Team
- Noon – 20s-30s Group
- Noon – UUJME
A video of lay leader Caya Tanski’s sermon this morning, “Grief, Praise and Belonging,” appears in the middle of the page. The video also is directly available on Youtube and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.
Current Newsletter
In case you missed earlier announcements, the August issue of our monthly electronic newsletter, The Searchlight, is available here. The August issue also is linked on the Monthly Newsletter page along with past issues.
Worship Services
The complete schedule of August worship services is posted here.
RE Schedule
DRE Jamila Batchelder provided the information on this page about August class plans.
Board and Officers
The 2026-27 church officers selected at the Board of Trustees July meeting are now listed here. Jeremy Duke, previously picked as 2025-26 President-Elect, will serve as President. Other officers will be Mark Price, President-Elect; Shannon Mulvania-Beck, Secretary; and Jeff White, Treasurer.
Church News Blog
These articles on the Church News Blog are new this week:
Upcoming Events
Meetings and events in August are described in chronological order on this page.
Weekly News Update
The most important news is posted on this page every Wednesday. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button in the “Stay Informed” section at the bottom right of the home page.
July 26, 2026
Home Page
Worship next Sunday, Aug. 2, is featured at the upper right of the home page. Lay leader Caya Tanski’s topic will be “Grief, Praise & Belonging.” Grief is one of love’s deepest expressions. This service is an invitation to mourn what has been/is being lost, to praise the beauty and mystery of our living Earth, and to deepen the sacred bonds that connect us with all life and each other.
Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):
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- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- After Worship – Coffee Hour
- Noon – First Sunday Potluck
- 1:30 p.m. – Social Action Team
Church News Blog
These articles on the Church News Blog are new or updated this week:
Faith-to-Action Collections
2026-27 Faith-to-Action recipients have been selected by the Social Action Team based on nominations made by church members and friends. Recipients are listed here along with link to a document describing each recipient.
Weekly News Update
The most important news is posted on this page every Wednesday. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button in the “Stay Informed” section at the bottom right of the home page.
Joys and Sorrows
We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.
July 19, 2026
Home Page
Worship next Sunday, July 26, is featured at the upper right of the home page. Lay leader Jeff Ordway will team up with Music Director Violet Vonder Haar for a service titled “Kintsugi: Repairing What Has Been Broken” – a journey, through music and readings, about healing and repair. Come ready to sing!
Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):
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- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- After Worship – Coffee Hour
- 11:45 a.m. – Philosophy Club
- Noon – Milestones Circle
- Noon – Finding Our Way Forward Team
- 12:15 p.m. – Disability Justice & Inclusion Team
A video of lay leader Ben Schulz’ sermon this morning, “It Holds Whatever It Is Given,” appears in the middle of the home page. The video also is directly available on Youtube and is linked on the Sermon/Worship archive page.
Church News Blog
These articles on the Church News Blog are new or revised this week:
Milestones Circle Materials
The order of service for the Milestones Circle gathering next Sunday, July 26, is posted here.
Board Information
The agenda and related documents for the Board of Trustees meeting this past Thursday are available on this password-protected page. Minutes from the July meeting will be posted here shortly before the Aug. 20 board meeting.
Weekly News Update
The most important news is posted on this page every Wednesday. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button in the “Stay Informed” section at the bottom right of the home page.
Joys and Sorrows
We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.
July 12, 2026
Home Page
Worship next Sunday, July 19, is featured at the upper right of the home page. Lay leader Ben Schulz’ sermon will be “It Holds Whatever It Is Given.” Under capitalism, all things, and even people, are only one step away from becoming trash. Where can we find the spirit of life, when the face of the world seems to be covered in what is broken and useless? The sad fact is that anything can be made into garbage. But there is hope: If anything can be made into garbage, anything can be made good again. Therein lies a hopeful work that each one of us can take up.
Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):
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- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- After Worship – Coffee Hour
- Noon – Care Team Meeting
- Noon – LGBTQ Collective
- 4 to 6:15 p.m. – Loaves and Fishes – please sign up here
A video of Rev. Monica’s sermon this morning, “Imaginable: Dreaming the Future We Want,” appears in the middle of the home page. The video also is directly available on Youtube and is linked on the Sermon/Worship archive page.
Loaves & Fishes Location Map
Effective July 6, 2026, the location of Loaves and Fishes is the Voluntary Action Center Opportunity Campus, 1300 Bowling St. This page has been updated with a new map to show the new location.
Caring Ministries
The Care Team prepared meals to be frozen for future meal trains on Saturday, July 11. A slide show showing the volunteers and food preparation has been added to this page.
Current Newsletter
In case you missed earlier announcements, the July issue of our monthly electronic newsletter, The Searchlight, is available on this page. The July issue also is linked on the Monthly Newsletter page along with past issues.
Weekly News Update
The most important news is posted on this page every Wednesday. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button in the “Stay Informed” section at the bottom right of the home page.
July 5, 2026
Home Page
Worship next Sunday, July 12, is featured at the upper right of the home page. Rev. Monica’s sermon will be “Imaginable: Dreaming the Future We Want.” With a sense of “urgent optimism,” what can we dream up for our future as a congregation, community, faith movement, country, even world? What future seems impossible today, but might one day become our shared reality?
Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):
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- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- After Worship – Coffee Hour
- 11:45 a.m. – Philosophy Club
- Noon – Sanctuary & Immigrant Justice Team
- Noon – 20s-30s Group
Current Newsletter
In case you missed earlier announcements, the July issue of our monthly electronic newsletter, The Searchlight, is available on this page. The July issue also is linked on the Monthly Newsletter page along with past issues.
Weekly News Update
The most important news is posted on this page every Wednesday. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button in the “Stay Informed” section at the bottom right of the home page.
Joys and Sorrows
We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.