Speaker: Rev. Lynn Gardner

A Thrill of Hope

Christmas Eve, Tuesday Dec. 24th, 7 pm Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, with Music Director Maria Elmer and soloist John Spinelli

All are welcome for this evening service celebrating hope in the darkness with an ancient birth story, glorious music, and the warmth of community. The offering will be shared between … Continue reading A Thrill of Hope

Lessons in Hope

Sunday Dec. 22nd, 10:30 am Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Youth & Adult Mixed Choir

What does the darkness have to teach us? What about the light? What does it mean to seek refuge in an unfriendly place? What happens when your temple is desecrated? … Continue reading Lessons in Hope

When Hope is Hard to Find

Sunday Dec. 8th, 10:30 am Rev. Lynn Gardner, Tom Comparin, UUSS Choir led by Maria Elmer

Moral philosopher Adrienne Martin describes hope as “a desire for an outcome and the belief that the outcome is possible but not certain.” But what can one do when a … Continue reading When Hope is Hard to Find

Measure in Love

Sunday Nov. 24th, 10:30 am Bread Bakers, Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, UUSS Choir

What are the ingredients needed for nourishing community and how do we measure them? All are welcome for this multigenerational service. For video of the homily from this worship service, … Continue reading Measure in Love

What Holds Us Together

Sunday Nov. 17th, 10:30 am Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel

Many of us are worried for our nation and also for people we love. So much is at odds with our Unitarian Universalist values which is why it matters that … Continue reading What Holds Us Together

Remembering our Ancestors

Sunday Oct. 27th, 10:30 am Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel

What lessons might we learn from the beautiful, complex, and/or difficult lives of those who have died? How might we remember with tenderness and honesty? All are welcome to bring … Continue reading Remembering our Ancestors

Opening to Forgiveness

Sunday Oct. 6th, 10:30 am Lars Dahl, Maria Westbrook, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Tamara Geveci

Buddhist teacher, Jack Kornfield, describes forgiveness as “giving up hope of a better past.” If we practice accepting what is, forgiveness can also be a powerful tool to get unstuck … Continue reading Opening to Forgiveness

Complexity & Connection

Sunday Sept. 22, 10:30 am Kim Kilby, LB Hannahs, Rev. Lynn Gardner

Human beings are wonderfully, beautifully complex, and each of us holds a myriad of identities. What do we risk when we put ourselves or others into boxes that are too … Continue reading Complexity & Connection

In-Gathering: Water Communion Service

Sunday Sept. 15th, 10:30 am Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, UUSS Choir

This Sunday, we begin a new year togetherin the ever-changing river of life. You are invited to bring water (or pour some from the pitchers that will be available) to … Continue reading In-Gathering: Water Communion Service

A Beautiful Bouquet – Flower Celebration

Sunday June 2nd, 10:30 am Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, UUSS Choir

What does it mean to be a multi-generational faith tradition? Unitarian Universalists embrace multiple spiritual perspectives within our congregations and within ourselves. How do we make this work well? We’ll … Continue reading A Beautiful Bouquet – Flower Celebration

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