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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December 21, 2025: Cultivating Sanctuary Within
We often think about sanctuary as a place or an act of providing protection, but there is also power in being able to create a sense of peace, safety and sanctuary in our own spirits. How can this practice help us find rootedness and peace amid tumult and uncertainty?
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December 21, 2025 - 6pm: Winter Solstice
Winter is a time for slowing down and for resting, for taking stock and for envisioning what we want to bring to life when the wheel turns once more to springtime. We take time on the shortest day to notice the changing season and how it resonates in our bodies and in our lives. This special meditative service features candlelight, a contemplative spiral walk, and special music from Kim Carballo and Mary Craig.
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December 14, 2025 - 11:30am: Creating Sanctuary in Community
One Service at 11:30 a.m.
This music service with Susan Swaney and the UUCB Choir will invite us deeper into the theme of sanctuary. Creating music together is one of the ways we deepen our connections, solidarity and community as a form of sanctuary.
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December 7, 2025: All Ages Service: Winter Light
In this service, we reflect on the many traditions of this season and how they nurture resiliency, community and sanctuary. Special music from Carrie Newcomer.
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November 30, 2025 - 10:30 am: Bringing Each Voice to the Table
All voices are welcome and celebrated at this service built around a Community Singing Circle. What a gift it is to sing our joys and sorrows together! Please note that we will only have ONE service on Sunday, November 30, at 10:30 a.m.
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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.
