Speaker: UUSS Choir

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

To Build the Common Good

Sunday June 9th, 10:30 am Alex Warner, HB Steadham, Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn, Rev. Wendy, UUSS Choir

What do butterflies, bridges, and belonging have in common? They will all be part of this Sunday’s service when we welcome the congregation’s newest members, acknowledge volunteers in the Religious … Continue reading To Build the Common Good

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

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

Heart Wide Open

Sunday Feb. 18th, 10:30 am Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, UUSS Choir

With all that is both beautiful and broken in the world, how might we live with open hearts? We’ll explore the values of justice and equity, and the right for … Continue reading Heart Wide Open

Build a Longer Table

Sunday November 19th, 10:30 am Christina Pizzino-Catalano, Maria Elmer, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, UUSS Choir

We gather together, as a multi-generational community, welcoming people with different beliefs and perspectives, sharing sources of hope as we live into our shared values. Our service will include a … Continue reading Build a Longer Table

Flower Ceremony Centennial

Sunday June 4th, 10:30 am Maria Germain, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, UUSS Choir

The first Flower Ceremony was held in Prague, in June 1923, led by Rev. Norbert Čapek. For decades, this beloved tradition and its powerful history have provided meaning to hundreds … Continue reading Flower Ceremony Centennial

Joy Outside the Box

Sunday December 11th, 2022, 10:30 am Maria Germain, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Robyn Salvin, UUSS Choir

At this time of year when we often give gifts in boxes, what if we thought outside the box? What if we don’t stay in the boxes that others might … Continue reading Joy Outside the Box

We Give Thanks: Bread Communion

Sunday November 20th, 10:30 am Beth Offenbacker, Lars Dahl, Leah Purcell, Lois Porter, Peter Koniuto, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Robyn Salvin, UUSS Choir

Community and gratitude can help us build resilience. Through a story called The Queen’s Loaves, we’ll celebrate generosity and humility. Wonderful music will buoy our spirits, and we’ll share in … Continue reading We Give Thanks: Bread Communion

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