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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Dances of Universal Peace / Love and Loss are Interwoven
9:15 AM: Dances of Universal Peace (in Hobbs Hall)
Led by Alicia Patrice
To honor the seeking of peace that unifies us all and to celebrate our final two-service Sunday before our summer schedule changes, we will gather at 9:15am in Hobbs Hall for an interactive and music-filled experience of the Dances of Universal Peace!
After centering ourselves into a worshipful space,…
An in-person all-ages service led by DRE Colleen Thoele with a reflection by Randy Bish.
One of our Unitarian ancestors, Frances Davíd, said that we need not think alike to love alike. How do we talk to each other when we have strong, opposing opinions?
10:00 AM Lifespan Religious Exploration
Religious exploration for our children and youth in classr…
Join us for an evening of lament, ritual, and singing for our wounded world, for hope in our connections to one another, and for our shared resilience as we lift up voices of peace.
Led by Randy Bish, Transitional Music Director Emily Hall, and Affiliated Community Minister Rev. Renee Ruchotzke, with music from the UU Church of Kent Peace Choir.
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.)
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.