As we return to worship in the sanctuary, this service focuses on water and continues a series of services on the elements of air, water, fire, and earth, which we started in June. Focusing on how water connects us to each other and every living thing, our service with include a Water Ritual, or Ingathering, … Continued

Using the Hebrew word ruach, which can be translated as “spirit,” “breath,” or “wind,” this service will look at air as the intangible, invisible spirit that animates all of life. This is the first of four services on the elements of air, water, fire, and earth, which will continue in the fall.

While Mother’s Day is a happy celebration for many people, it can be a painful reminder of loss or difficult relationships for others. This service will look at maternal work more generally and how we can both give and receive the gifts of mothering. We will also observe a flower communion, so plan to bring … Continued

As Passover ends and Easter rolls around, we look at how these spring holidays mirror the rebirth of nature. Our culture is not comfortable with death, but in both the Exodus story and the resurrection of Jesus, death sets the stage for a miraculous return of life, just as the natural world seems to come … Continued

We are witnessing unprecedented assaults on our government and the systems that safeguard it. While we may feel powerless in the face of such drastic changes, our 200-year history may have prepared us for just such a moment. Likewise Queen Esther, whose story is celebrated in the Jewish festival of Purim, arose at just the … Continued

Valentine’s Day is perhaps the only holiday with a clear, undisputed symbol: a heart. In this month when we see hearts everywhere, we’ll reflect on the various and rich meanings of that simple image, that go beyond romantic love.

Founded in 1825, the same year the American Unitarian Association was established, UUCM has had a remarkable history that mirrors and intersects with the national Unitarian and Universalist movements. As our bicentennial year begins, we take a look at what has changed in 200 years and what has not.   CLICK HERE FOR THE PDF  … Continued

Each year on Christmas Eve, we gather to sing carols and hear the familiar story, ending with the candlelit singing of “Silent Night,” one of many songs that imagine a rustic nativity scene with an array of characters. But how did the birth of a peasant child over two thousand years ago become a global … Continued

As we enter the dark months of the year, many people feel like we are experiencing a dark time in our country as well. This informal service in the Victorian Parlor will explore learning to live in darkness and embrace its blessings, while not losing sight of the light.

Many cultures and religions observe this time of year as a “thin place,” when this world and the spirit world draw close, and the veil between them is “thin.” By looking at customs related to Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, and All Saints Day, we will explore ways to experience these thin places. The service … Continued