Speaker: Rev. Wendy Bartel

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

Creating Families

Sunday May 12th, 2024, 10:30 am Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel

What makes a family? Our community and congregation includes beautiful families of one, and multigenerational families of many! All are welcome to this intergenerational service celebrating the many ways that … Continue reading Creating Families

Differences Need Not Divide……..

Sunday May 5th, 10:30 am Rev. Wendy Bartel, The Choir and Maria Elmer, Tom Comparin

Hearts open, minds awake, we gather, connecting in spiritual community. For many of us, we have let go of some other religious identity or rejected a set of beliefs. It’s … Continue reading Differences Need Not Divide……..

The Deep Power of Being

Sunday April 7th, 10:30 am Maria Elmer, Peter Mayer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel

We value interdependence in this Unitarian Universalist religious tradition. What does it feel like to awaken our senses and be moved by music, art, pleasure? What does it mean to … Continue reading The Deep Power of Being

Rising Alleluias

Sunday March 31st, 10:30 am HB Steadham, Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, UUSS Choir

On this Easter Sunday, we share stories of transformation, renewal, and love. Why does this ancient celebration matter to Our Living Tradition? All are welcome for this multi-generational service. Worship will … Continue reading Rising Alleluias

Living Love Out Loud

Sunday March 17th, 10:30 am Guest Minister Rev. Vail Weller, Maria Elmer & UUSS Choir, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Stewardship Team

The natural world is a generous place, blessing us with beauty, nourishment and endowing each of us with a unique sense of place. Just as seeds are lavishly flung forth … Continue reading Living Love Out Loud

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