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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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.
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March 8, 2026: Keep Hope Alive
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Hope is essential, especially during the most difficult times. Hope isn’t just sunny optimism; it is a strength of spirit and perspective that helps us keep showing up for what we love. -
March 1, 2026: Welcoming: The Journey
The Rev. Katie Romano Griffin
What does it truly mean to be a welcoming congregation? Is it a sign on the door? A statement on a website? Singing Fuente de Amor? Or is it something deeper — a living, evolving practice rooted in love? -
February 22, 2026: Why Truth Matters
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
In these days of deceit, truth matters. As do seekers and defenders of truth. Our UU tradition has a long commitment to seeking truth. Let’s explore this commitment and its importance to creating Beloved Community. -
February 21, 2026: Memorial Service for Clarke Miller
A Memorial Service will be held for Clarke Miller on Saturday, February 21, at 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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February 15, 2026: In Search of Truth and Wisdom
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Truth can denote something factual, but it can also point to the deeper meaning of things. Truth in this sense can actually draw us to confront some of life’s most difficult realities. However, it also means that the search for truth can help us grow in wisdom.
