Upcoming Services
January 4, 2026: All Ages Service: The Courage to Be You
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
We welcome the New Year with story and song and an invitation to consider the hopes and the gifts that we can bring with us to shape the New Year.
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January 11, 2026: How We Build Courage
What does it mean to be a courageous person and how can we grow our own courage? How can community help us?
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January 18, 2026: MLK Sunday: The Courage to Love
Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the strengthen needed to choose love in the face of hate and discrimination. In honor of his birthday, we reflect on his teachings of the centrality of love and the courage it takes to choose love.
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January 25, 2026: Courage in Unexpected Places
Deep wells of courage are all around us, all the time, if only we are able to attune our spirits to Source. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and overly responsible for our world and it is important to remember that we do not go this road alone. In this service, we will explore different understandings of Source and how we might draw on That Which is Greater Than Us for spiritual nourishment. With Rev. Sarah Gettie McNeill.
Past Services
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November 16, 2025: The Gist of Gratitude
Rev. Nic Cable
This time of year seems to always be filled with reflections on gratitude. Year after year, we are invited to live with gratitude, to practice gratitude, and to see gratitude as a gift. Who could say no to gratitude? Rev. Nic Cable will offer what he calls the gist of gratitude in hopes that as Unitarian Universalists we can Give Generously, Serve Selfishly, and Thrive Together.
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November 9, 2025: Reflections on Veterans Day and Armistice Day
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
This service will reflect on the origins of Armistice Day and the shift to Veterans Day. How do we honor those who answer the call to serve one’s country even as we remain dedicated to peace and non-violence? Special music from Voces Novae with gratitude for all of the support from UUCB.
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November 8, 2025: Celebration of Life for Thomas Gregory
A Celebration of Life for Thomas Gregory will be held on Saturday, November 8, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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November 2, 2025: Orienting Toward Gratitude
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
So much of our society encourages us to orient toward want – to be consumers and takers. It also fosters greed and discontent. How can gratitude help us re-orient ourselves toward generosity and contentment? -
October 26, 2025: All Ages Service: El Día de los Muertos
Día de Muertos reminds us of the importance of living, singing and celebrating as we remember our ancestors. Everyone is invited to bring a photo or memento of a loved one or ancestor. Together we will build altars to remember our loved one. Children (and adults) are invited to dress in Halloween costumes for our parade.
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October 19, 2025: History as a Source of Resistance
The teaching of history is under attack because it is a source of power and resistance to authoritarianism. What is our role in protecting history and continuing to share it to inspire our own courage and action?
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October 12, 2025: Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day
UUCB’s Indigenous Studies Working Group, which formed last year to study more of the history and present of Indigenous people in Indiana, will share some of their learnings.
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October 11, 2025: Celebration of Life for Rev. Barbara Carlson
A Celebration of Life for Rev. Barbara Carlson will be held on Saturday, October 11, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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October 5, 2025: Celebrate Pride & National Coming Out Day
In recognition of National Coming Out Day (Oct 11th) and Spencer Pride (Oct 4th), this service is dedicated to the history and present of LGBTQIA organizing and human rights.
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October 4, 2025: Celebration of Life Gathering for Paul Arnold
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Paul Arnold will be held on Saturday, October 4, at 11 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
