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
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
June 14, 2026 Manny Andrade presents “Pride and Justice in 2026 as a Spiritual Practice” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Sarah Kappes, Oboe, Guest Musician June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This June marks a special commemoration as it is the 10th Anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy. Inasmuch as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ … Continue reading Pride and Justice in 2026 as a Spiritual Practice
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
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)
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
May 17, 2026 Annual Religious Education Sunday, Family Worship Service “Love Grows Here: A Bog Myrtle Story” Kris Kines, Worship and Beth Curtis, Director of Religious Education, Worship Leaders Eileen Morrison, Accompanist This all-ages Religious Education service celebrates the many ways love shows up in our lives – through kindness, care for one another, and … Continue reading Love Grows Here: A Bog Myrtle Story
May 10, 2026 David Dean presents a sermon written by Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees, UU Minister “Holy Curiosity” Jennifer Bacmeister, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Sarah Kappes, Oboe, Guest Musician “Curiosity leaves us hanging – in wonder or on the edge of a cliff or both… In relationships with children, spouses and friends, our curiosity … Continue reading Holy Curiosity
May 3, 2026 Donna Zimmerman Presents her sermon “Who Will Sharpen Your Pencil?” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Pianist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician As UUs we don’t have a mandated creed we are required to believe. But…that does NOT mean that we are an easy-peasy; do-whatever-you-want; cake walk denomination. In fact the exact … Continue reading Who Will Sharpen Your Pencil?
April 26, 2026 Rev. Carmen Emerson presents “Honoring Choices: A Final Act of Love…Advanced Care Planning” Elizabeth DeCoux, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Bill and Paula Prince, Guest Musicians Having examined the 6 needs of mourning together over the past several months, Rev. Carmen concludes this sermon series with a reflection on the creation of … Continue reading Making Your Grief Plan
