Upcoming Services
July 5, 2026: How Religious Was George Washington?
Rev. Dennis McCarty
Rev. Dennis McCarty will observe the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding with: "How Religious Was George Washington?" In the early 19th century, George Washington had almost godlike stature himself. Religious believers and non-believers of all stripes appropriated him as justification for their own views, and still do. But how did Washington himself negotiate the complex religious tapestry of the new United States? Rev. McCarty will review a bit of the history and try to draw lessons for our 21st century journey.
Rev. Dennis McCarty is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, and Minister Emeritus at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus, Indiana.
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July 12, 2026: The Possibility of America: 250 Years and Counting
Today we reflect on the lead-up to the Declaration of Independence made by 13 separate colonies. Over 250 years as a republic, its people have continued to shape this country in response to the varied values and longings among us. Our past is complicated and our present is filled with pain, but the future remains open.
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July 19, 2026: All Ages Service - Singing the Beloved Community Into Being
Singing together is our birthright and a joy-filed, joy-fueled way to cultivate the necessary qualities of the Beloved Community.
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July 26, 2026: A Sermon from Rev. Forrest Gilmore
Come join Rev. Forrest Gilmore for a sermon at UUCB!
Past Services
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April 26, 2026: All Ages Earth Day Service
Dr. Stephanie Kimball and the Green Sanctuary Task Force
Through story, song, and action we will celebrate the Earth and our own responsibilities to care for our planet home. Special music with the Family Choir.
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April 19, 2026 - 10:30am: Celebration Sunday! We Belong Together!
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
We wrap up our annual Pledge Drive campaign with a celebration of our shared community and the hope, courage and belonging this community inspires. Special music from the All-Ages Orchestra.
There will be one service at 10:30 a.m. and a celebration held afterward with catered lunch!
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April 18, 2026: Memorial Service for Bob Port - 1 p.m.
A Memorial Service for Bob Port will be held on Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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April 12, 2026: A Theology of Interdependence
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
How does having interdependence as a core religious value shape our theology and world view and why is this so essential today?
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April 5, 2026: Easter Sunday: The Radical Jesus
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
On this Easter Sunday, let’s celebrate the radical teachings of Jesus. Much has been misunderstood about Jesus’s teaching. Let explore this and how his teachings – understood in a first century context - resonate and matter today. -
March 29, 2026: We Give Each Other Hope
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Doug Anderson
Community is a source of hope in our lives. Often, when we feel lost, it is the care of others that helps rekindle our hope. Relationships of love, care, trust – these are a foundation for hope. The choir will premiere a new piece commissioned from the words of Rev. Bill Breeden “Channels Made by Love.” -
March 23, 2026 - 6pm: Spring Equinox Service
Please join us as we mark the turning of the season and reflect on our own life journeys as individuals and as a community.
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March 22, 2026: Together in Hope and Courage
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
This Sunday we kick-off our annual Pledge Drive Campaign and remember the vital importance of this community to growing our hope and courage. Special music with the All Ages Band. -
March 15, 2026: All Ages Service: What's Next For Us?
Jeff LaBonde
This service will invite all generations into a shared practice of grounded hope and spiritual resistance, finding purpose not in guaranteed outcomes but in the sacred work of showing up for one another and for justice, step by faithful step. This service will feature the Family Choir. -
March 14, 2026: Memorial Service for Beth Henkel
A Memorial Service for Beth Henkel will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
