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We Are One

July 26, 2026 Kris Kines presents a sermon written by Rev. Kaaren Anderson “We Are One” Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompaniment Job Meiller, Guitar and Vocals The current critical threat to our biological web, including the massive reduction in pollinators is happening in a world where “one out of every three bites that … Continue reading We Are One

Grandma’s Hands

July 19, 2026 David Dean presents a sermon written by Rev. Douglas Taylor, Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton (NY) “Grandma’s Hands” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Marc Dickman, Euphonium Later in our lives, the defense mechanisms we’ve had that helped us at first begin to get in the way. The … Continue reading Grandma’s Hands

The Leap of Faith

July 12, 2026 Manny Andrade presents “The Leap of Faith” Linda Mowers, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Mike Ludwick & Emily Rose Ludwick, Guitar and Voice To grow spiritually, one must trust oneself and open doors to a better understanding of oneself and those around us. Exploring outside the box can yield a more fulfilling … Continue reading The Leap of Faith

What America Will Be

July 5, 2026 Rev. Monica Dobbins, Assistant Minister, First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City Presents via video “What America Will Be” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician Rev. Monica Dobbins reflects on her conflicted response to America’s 250th anniversary, expressing skepticism about patriotic celebration in light of injustice, … Continue reading What America Will Be

The Possibility of Paradise

June 28, 2026 Kris Kines presents a sermon written by Rev. Tess Baumberger, First Universalist Church of Essex (MA) “The Possibility of Paradise” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Garret Kaplan, Piano, Guest Musician A message on the faith that human beings can be trusted to flourish in the face of adversity and disaster. … Continue reading The Possibility of Paradise

All the Tiny Muscles

June 21, 2026 Jennifer Bacmeister presents a sermon written by Rev. Tess Baumberger, First Universalist Church of Essex (MA) “All the Tiny Muscles” Claudia Marshall, Worship Leader Garret Kaplan, Accompanist Gina Romeo, Flute, Member-Musician “When my son was in his infancy, and I a new mother, I remember watching him struggle to learn to sit … Continue reading All the Tiny Muscles

Freedom to Imagine, Freedom to Play

June 7, 2026 David Dean presents a sermon by Eric Hepburn, Community Lay Minister and Pulpiteer at San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Georgetown, TX “Freedom to Imagine, Freedom to Play” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician Mike Ludwick, Guitar and Song Leader for Closing Song A message on … Continue reading Freedom to Imagine, Freedom to Play

My Spiritual Findings (Revisited)

May 31, 2026 Mark Yount presents “My Spiritual Findings (Revisited)” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Bill Caine, Vibraphone, Guest Musician However diverse our UU beliefs, they are born in us from curiosity. Our explorations grow from seeking into finding not by being fixed as “truths,’ but when they carry us toward wholeness and … Continue reading My Spiritual Findings (Revisited)

Question As Sacrament

May 24, 2026 Alyssa Halliday presents a sermon written by Rev. Anna Tulou, Assistant Minister at First UU Church of Richmond (VA) “Question As Sacrament” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Adero Harrison, Vocalist “As sure as the flaming chalice is our symbol, the asking of a question is a sacrament. A question is … Continue reading Question As Sacrament