Sunday, July 28, 2024 The Dance of Shared Ministry

10 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multi-platform service led by CLM Kathy Kerns and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen with DRE Colleen Thoele and Music Director Emily Hall.

In September, we begin a new chapter in our church history as Rev. Kristina Church joins us as our minister. We will be doing the dance of shared ministry with a new partner. What expectations are we bringing to this new relationship? Are we open to learning new dance steps? How w…

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Sunday, July 21, 2024 Cultivating Presence in Sound and Silence

10 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multi-platform service led by Adam Moskowitz and Director of Music Ministries Emily Hall with Worship Associate Heidi Shaffer Bish.

You are invited to discover the joy of weaving the elements of worship and presence. Together we will lean into the familiar aspects of our service with the addition of extended periods of guided meditation and a chance to sing from a place of connection to the here and now. This serv…

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Celebration of Life in honor of Max Grubb

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, July 20 as we celebrate the life of the Max Grubb. The service, offered both in-person in Hobbs Hall and via Zoom, will begin at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the service.

CLICK HERE to view, download, or print the Order of Service.

https://youtu.be/vTgNklVccUY

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Sunday, July 14, 2024 It's a Jungle Out There

10:00 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multiplatform service (in-person and via zoom) led by Julie Swango and Worship Associate Randy Bish.

Does it feel like we live in a world where we trade our privacy, our personal data and our rights just to send a text message, read a book, watch a video or play a game? How did we get here? Is there an alternative? This service explores how free software is designed to preserve our rights as we navigate the tec…

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Sunday, July 7, 2024 Whoa! Opening Ourselves to Awe

10 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by Ginny Horvath with Worship Associate Rev. Christie Anderson

We all have moments that take our breath away, moments that cause us to say “Whoa!” because we are surprised or delighted or simply in awe. We may think of these as unpredictable occurrences, but it is possible–and healthy–to develop a practice of everyday wonder. This intergenerational service will include details about res…

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Sunday, June 30, 2024 The Gift of Listening

10 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multi-platform service led by our guest Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister, the Rev. Susan Odessky and Worship Associate Kathy Kerns, CLM.

There is an unexpected gift we can give our loved ones and friends. It’s just listening to them. Not the kind of distracted “listening” we do while scrolling on our phones or gathering our belongings as we are about to head off somewhere, but a deep listening that requires ti…

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Sunday, June 23, 2024 The Invisible People: UUYJ's Experiences with the Oglala Lakota

10 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multi-platform service lead by Youth Leader Ellen McWilliams-Woods, our UU Youth for Justice, and Director of Religious Education Colleen Theole.

Lakota people of South Dakota remain largely invisible to mainstream society in many ways.  Fifteen members of our high school youth group (UUYJ) just returned from a service/cultural immersion trip to the Pine Ridge Reservation.  Through music, art, reflection…

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Sunday, June 16, 2024 Sui Generis

10:00 AM in Hobbs Hall

A multi-platform service led by Mike Hovancsek and Worship Associate CLM Kathy Kerns.

“Sui generis” is a Latin phrase that means “Of its own kind.”  It refers to people and ideas that are different from the mainstream.  This is a service about the inherent worth and dignity of people who do not fit well into society.  It includes personal stories and references through history.

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June 9, 2024 All Creatures, Great and Small

Join us for our annual Service in the Park and Church Picnic! 10 AM at Plum Creek Park, Pavilion #2

We regret that since the service will be in a remote location, Zoom will not be available.

All Creatures, Great and Small

Led by CLM Lori Mirkin-McGee, will begin at 10 AM and will include a pet blessing. Bring your folding chairs, picnic blanket, and your beloved pet(s)!

When I was young, I read the series by James Harriot called…

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June 2, 2023 Blooming Together: Flower Sunday

10:00 AM in Hobbs Hall an on Zoom

A multi-platform service (in-person and via Zoom) led by Director of Religious Education Colleen Thoele with Affiliated Minister Rev. Christie Anderson and Transitional Music Director Emily Hall.

This season calls us to life and invites us to create a flowering bouquet of community with love at the center. Join in celebrating our new members and the renewal of our commitment to our faith and each other…

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Sunday Mornings

From September through May, we offer two services and religious exploration for all ages on Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary of our historic church building:

  • 9:15 AM — All ages service in person only. (Sanctuary – wiggly babies and toddlers welcome)
  • 10:00 AM – All ages religious exploration (Adults and nursery in Hobbs Hall, children & youth in classrooms)
    Or join us in Hobbs Hall for our Community Café social hour!
  • 11:00 AM — Traditional service in person (sanctuary) and streaming online via Zoom! (Nursery available for babies and toddlers on the same floor as the sanctuary.)

Click here for service descriptions and the Zoom link.

During the summer months we offer one service (with a Zoom option) at 10:00am in the air-conditioned comfort of Hobbs Hall, followed by our Community Café social hour.

Worship Services

Our services may be led by our minister, a visiting minister, or a lay member or guest of the congregation. Come dressed as you’re comfortable; you will find people dressed in both business casual and casual clothes.

Upcoming Services

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