Speaker: Rev. Wendy Bartel

Who Tells the Story?

Sunday March 9th, 10:30 am Bridget Almas, Maria Elmer, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Robyn Salvin

Seven weeks. Who tells the story, matters. Whose voices are heard and whose are ignored; whose stories are lifted up and whose are deemed dangerous? We have a part in … Continue reading Who Tells the Story?

Thinking Like a Fullback, a Honeybee, or Margaret Mead

Sunday Feb. 2, 10:30 am Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Tamara Geveci

As we begin our month exploring our theme of “We are Many, We are One” we consider what might we learn from a team player, an insect, and an anthropologist. … Continue reading Thinking Like a Fullback, a Honeybee, or Margaret Mead

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

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

What Is, What Could Be

Sunday Oct. 20, 10:30 am Maria Elmer, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Stephanie Maslanka

Bréne Brown uses the phrase ‘strong backs, soft fronts, and wild hearts’ in relationship to belonging. What might we have to learn about what is in order to open to … Continue reading What Is, What Could Be

Invitation to a New Era of Climate Justice

Sunday Sept. 29th, 10:30 am Rev. Wendy Bartel

The Climate Revival continues in worship where we’ll explore what it can mean to dare to have hope, to face our fears, to change our extractive tendencies and move towards … Continue reading Invitation to a New Era of Climate Justice

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

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