Speaker: Rev. Wendy Bartel

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

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

Melody, Dissonance, Harmony, and Rhythm: Music Connects Us in Spiritual Community

Sunday May 19th, 10:30 am Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Roz Dahl, UUSS Choir

Elements of music shape and inform congregational life throughout the year. This Sunday, we’ll lean into the power of music as part of our Unitarian Universalist journey of becoming. We’ll … Continue reading Melody, Dissonance, Harmony, and Rhythm: Music Connects Us in Spiritual Community

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