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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November 23, 2025: All Ages Thanksgiving Bread Service: All Our Gifts are Needed
For this service, everyone is invited to bring a grain-based staple that is reflective of your family traditions to share as part of the service.
We will celebrate how everyone has a gift to share and all our gifts are needed to nurture communities of resilience and sanctuary.
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November 22, 2025: Celebration of Life for Cathy Larson
A Celebration of Life for Cathy Larson will be held on Saturday, November 22, at 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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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.
