Upcoming Services
October 4, 2026: Balancing Pride and Humility
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
With a weekend full of celebration – Lotus Festival, Spencer Pride, Resilience Productions – we celebrate pride in our community, LGBTQ+ pride, pride in history and diversity, and the work for justice we do today. And we recognize how humility is not separate from pride. Together, in balance, they are a strength.
Musical guest: Sarah Dan Jones. Sarah Dan, the composer of the beloved UU song “Meditation on Breathing” is the Director of Music Ministries at the Starr King UU Fellowship in Plymouth, NH.
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October 9, 2026: Memorial Service for Barbara Restle
A Memorial Service for Barbara Restle will be held on Friday, October 9, at 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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October 11, 2026: Indiana, Land of the Indians
Dr. Stephanie Kimball and the Indigenous Studies Working Group
Euro-American and traditional indigenous attitudes toward land differ greatly: One sees it as property, as something to control and conquer; the other sees it as a partner, as something to nurture and live alongside. What can we learn from the latter? -
October 18, 2026: Rediscovering Humility
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Humility is an important characteristic of spiritual and psychological maturity. Yet it is often misunderstood in ways that cause people to diminish themselves and their own light, joy, and confidence. How can we understand humility in ways that are life honoring? -
October 23, 2026: Celebration of Life for Pat Harris
A Celebration of Life for Pat Harris will be held on Friday, October 23, at 1 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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October 25, 2026: I Could Be Wrong
Maria Renner, Ministerial Intern
In this sermon we will explore how the willingness to say “I could be wrong” can make room for curiosity, relationship, and the possibility of being changed.
Past Services
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September 27, 2026: Active Hope for All Ages
Hope is something that we need at all ages and stages of life. This all ages service will deepen our engagement of active hope no matter how old or young we are.
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September 22, 2026 at 6 pm: Autumnal Equinox Service
As the days grow shorter, we pause to honor the changing season and to seek balance in our lives. We acknowledge the value of light and growth, and the value of the increasing darkness and rest.
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September 20, 2026: Hope is Here
Maria Renner, Ministerial Intern
What does hope look like when life and the world around us remain uncertain? Together, we’ll explore how hope can coexist with grief, uncertainty, and difficulty, and consider where we might encounter it in unexpected places. -
September 13, 2026: Turning Toward Active Hope
Let’s explore Joanna Macy’s teaching on the “Spiral of the Work that Reconnects” and how it offers a practice that can help us nurture active hope. Macy says this is the work that can help us “face the mess we’re in without going crazy.”
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September 6, 2026: Putting the 'Labor' Back in Labor Day
As we commemorate Labor Day, this talk will provide a brief overview of the tumultuous history of the U.S. labor movement and its relevance for our lives today. We will explore the meaning and scope of labor unions, the legislative context of union formation and survival, and the current strength of U.S. unions in historical and comparative perspective. Along the way, we will discuss the true origins of “Labor Day”. With guest speaker Michael Wallace.
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September 6, 2026, at 3pm: Celebration of Life for Danny Callison
A Celebration of Life for Danny Callison will be held on Sunday, September 6, at 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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August 30, 2026: There Are Groups, and Then There Are Groups…
You just never know about groups.
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August 23, 2026: The Power and Promise of Change
Not all change is good, but there is a power in believing in the capacity of people to make change in our lives and our world. How do we harness the lessons of history and memory that remind us change is possible?
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August 16, 2026: Learning to Embrace Change
Change is rarely easy, but it is also unavoidable. Learning to embrace change is an important skill in learning to navigate our lives with hope and courage.
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August 9, 2026: All Ages Ingathering Water Service
Everyone is invited to bring water from a place that is meaningful in your life to share in this service. As we mingle our water together, we remember the gift of belonging in a community where we can share our lives, including our joys and our sorrow, our growth and our changes.
