Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Jeff Marsh

When we ask people why they come to church, community is one of the most frequently cited responses.  This morning we will consider the critical role of communities in helping people cultivate and maintain resilience.

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Led by Lori McGee and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen

We’ve all heard, and probably used, the expression, “Just pull yourself up by your bootstraps.”  But have you even considered what that implies?  In order to pull yourself up by these proverbial bootstraps, you must first have boots. In this service, I will use my personal “success” story to consider how and from where we get our “boots” in American society and why some people don’t have them at all.

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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer

This month marks the 50^th anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.  As thousands travel to Selma, we will join millions of others in expressing our solidarity with the work that remains for us to do.  Resilience is not just a solo act.  Collective resilience is part of what it takes to “bend the moral arc of the universe toward justice.”

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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus and Worship Associate Sophie Smith

The stories we hear and the lessons we learn about resilience in the places we call home have a tremendous capacity to lift us up or bring us down.  How can we get better at lifting each other up?

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Led by Music Director Hal Walker and Friends

Through Song, Story, Reflection and Music, we explore the role that music plays in our lives.

You can hear better versions of “Be Still My Soul” and “Carry it On” here

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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Bonnie Harper

Faith can be like wings, the strength that lifts us up when we long to fly. From those heights we often find connections and have visions that just aren’t possible when life is viewed from the ground. What is the faith that lifts you up?

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Led by Elaine Bowen

What’s your religious language baggage attached to “faith”?

How do you see faith through a UU lens?

Is it blurry and vague, crystal clear or somewhere in between?

Do you mean what I mean?

What do you have faith in?

So many questions . . .

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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Carolyn Schlemmer
Faith can be like roots, the ties that keep us grounded in our values and steadfast in our efforts. Like roots, faith grows and changes and calls forth new growth. What is the faith that keeps you grounded?

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Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus and Worship Associate Mary Lou Hollly

Our multigenerational service this morning will explore congruence.  How we can align our hearts and minds and actions so we can do the right thing for the right reason more often?

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Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Emeritus, Ted Voneida

We often think about integrity as an individual, but how about integrity as a collective?  How can we, the citizens of this nation, demand integrity from the government and other institutions that act in our name?

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Led by  Rev. Christie Anderson and Worship Associate John Marfy

Most of us have changes in our lives that we could accomplish but we seem to lack that needed boost of motivation. Hear the inspiring story of one man who successfully undertook a radical, personal transformation. Join us to empower yourself and commit to that change in your life!

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Led by Andrew Rome and Worship Associate Mary Lou Holly
Our faith calls us to action. As we work to build a better world this new year, we’ll hear stories of the spiritual lessons learned from activism. Come and renew your commitment and renew your spirit.

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Mike Hovancsek and Worship Associate Lori McGee

The less said about this service the better.

Fair warning:

Those of you sitting in the first three rows will get wet.

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Services available at 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 8:30 pm

4:30 pm – Young Family Friendly Service
Led by the Rev. Renee Zimelis Ruchotzke and Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus
This interactive service is designed especially for families with young children who are sure to be filled with wiggles and excitement. Dress your child in their Christmas finery or their Christmas pajamas – whichever will be more fun – and come join the celebration.

          Cookies and apple cider will be offered during a simple fellowship time immediately following the 4:30 service. 

6:30 pm – Family Friendly Service
Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus and Worship Associate Lori McGee
Created with families with school aged children in mind, this service of lessons and carols features the beautiful music of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent Peace Choir and Tone Chimers as well as uplifting story, candlelight and a chance to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.

          Nursery care for infants and toddlers will be offered only at this service.

          A Christmas Eve coffee hour will be held between the 6:30 and 8:30 services. 

8:30 pm – Adult Oriented Service
Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Lori McGee
Created with adults and older teens in mind, this service of lessons and carols also features the beautiful music of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent Peace Choir and Tone Chimers as well as inspiring poetry, candlelight and a chance to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.

No podcast will be available for this service.

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer, Sandy Eaglen, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus and Worship Associate Bonnie Harper
Join us for our annual holiday pageant as we explore through story and song how Hanukah, the Solstice and Christmas converge in wonder.
There is no podcast for this service due to the copyrighted plays performed.