Gary Kowalski, delivered by Diane LarsonFlower Communion symbolizes the light and color and fragrance of many creeds, many cultures, and many races joining together in a bright, living bouquet.  It is a testament to the power...

It is said that laughter is the best medicine… let’s find out if that’s true!  April rings in with its first day heralding pranks and silliness.  Come and enjoy a fun-filled Sunday with silly music, playful rituals, and some surprises...

Jon Biemer will share Three C’s of Sustainability – and how we can make use of them. He draws stories and insights from his books Our Journey to Sustainability: How Everyday Heroes Make a Difference (2024) and Our Environmental Han...

Like UUs, Dandelions are persistent, often flamboyant, and rooted in a growing future.  Join us and Ms Bloom as we consider spreading the seeds of our community. 

The meditation practice, “Be Still and Get Going,” was created by Rabbi Alan Lew, and can be found in his book by the same name. This practice weaves together the tradition of Zen Buddhism with Judaism, merging the wisdom of these spiritual tea...

In my 20 years as a spiritual director, I have found nothing so effective in fostering personal change as gentle persistence and persistent gentleness.  As adrienne maree brown says, "Small is all."  When we treat ourselves with love ...

Resting is the seedbed that blooms with the fruit of subversive imagination… and we must water this seedbed tenderly and disruptively. In the words of Nap Minister Tricia Hersey, “We are deeply committed to dismantling white supremacy and capit...

Since the beloved broadway musical "Wicked" hit the big screen, fans have taken a deep dive back into the music, and meaning, of the story.  Come to UUCCWC on Sunday, February 23rd, and enjoy a Wicked-themed service, complete with music fr...

Join us for lots of chocolate and love. Sometimes, you have to just stop and enjoy a piece of chocolate during hard times. Join us for a look into how our love differs, just like a box of chocolates, and how we can hold that box as a tool to gi...

Join us for an embodied exploration of trees as we honor Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish "New Year of the Trees," and uplift the legacy of the great tree planter and ecofeminist Wangari Maathai, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for mobilizing African women...

Join us for a special Imbolc celebration with the UU Pagans! This service honors the turning of the season as we celebrate light, renewal, and new beginnings. Imbolc, a time of hope and transformation, invites us to reflect on our inner growth ...

Every January, we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the great leader of our Civil Rights Movement. And, too, there were other voices in the chorus of that movement that built, shaped, and sustained it. Join us for a morning of story...

Who gets to make history, and how do we get to experience it? What do we lose when we let news-media and history books editorialize our stories to decide which parts are worth telling? What happens when we mythologize the character of an influe...

Please join us for a celebratory service that is sure to light your fire! This Sunday, we will explore the inner and outer lights that both guide and ignite us. If you have a chalice, be sure to bring it along for our chalice blessing ceremony ...

We just finished a difficult year and now we have the chance to think about our intentions for the new year ahead of us. What parts of our lives – what habits, behaviors, things, ideas, relationships – have become obstacles to our becoming the ...

At the end of the calendar year, we look to the past before turning to the future.  Three speakers (Lorie Clark, John Sharp, and Diane Larson) will tell the story of their ancestors, with the hope that it will inspire you to open to an anc...

Come and make merry!  We will sing some favorite yuletide carols and reflect on the Unitarian history of Christmas through a modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”  You just might get to see some UUCCWC thespians st...

Advent is a time of gestation, of preparation, of deep listening, of waiting.  Advent is aligned with the mysteries of deep winter: hibernation, rest, sleep, and luminous stars in the darkness.  As we enter the season of Advent, what ...

From a Far Side comic strip to classic children’s books to contemporary novels, and from genealogy to history to current events, we’ll explore the beliefs and the motivations underlying the acts of giving and taking. 

In this season of thanksgiving, as we approach Thanksgiving Day, the sermon will explore how genuine gratitude can help mend the brokenness in our lives and in our world.

As winter creeps towards us, our sky darkens earlier each evening, giving us more time to enjoy the stars. Perhaps this is why so many cultures honor celebrations of light during what we know as the “darkest” time of the year. This Sunday will ...

As fall sets in and winter approaches, we are often inspired to look within.  Being in the dark with our thoughts can be uncomfortable.  We may find grief, regret, or fears about the future.  How do we process these unsettling fe...

How do we remember stories of yore or memorialize those who have passed on?  The practice of ancestral remembrance exists across time and cultures.  Creating altars or reciting names of our dearly departed can be supportive practices,...

As Unitarian Universalists who covenant together to support one another in our search for meaning, we affirm our identity as spiritual and religious people.  But those are loaded terms, often for good reason! How can we learn to embrace bo...

The Jewish High Holy Days, often called the "Days of Awe," take place between the new year of Rosh Hashanah and the holiday of Yom Kippur.  This time of reflection and forgiveness is fueled by a charge to mend and repair.  This Sunday...