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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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.
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September 28, 2025: The Spiritual and Justice Work of Welcome
Join us as we welcome the Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, President and LEO of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee – our UU International Human Rights Organization. UUSC works to advance human rights with an international community of grassroots partners and advocates. They work on issues of defending human rights at risk due to criminalization and systemic oppression of people based on their identity. They support self-determination and defend the rights of people displaced due to climate, conflict or economic hardships; and they respond to humanitarian crises as partners with people whose access to aid is most limited.
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Monday, September 22 - 6:15pm: Fall Equinox Service
Please join us for a quiet service reflecting on this time of balance between light and darkness as our season shifts.
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September 21, 2025: Creating a Culture of Welcome
How do we create a culture of welcome in our community and in our own lives?
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September 14, 2025: Light The Way (Two Services!)
This service will be held twice, at 9:30 and 11:30, beginning the fall two services schedule!
Rev. Forrest Gilmore is UUCB’s Affiliated Community Minister. He served congregations for ten years as a parish minister and now is the Executive Director of Beacon, Inc, a local nonprofit dedicated to people experiencing extreme poverty.
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September 7, 2025: All Ages Ingathering Service: Water Communion
Everyone is invited to bring water from a place that is meaningful to them in their life to share in this service. We remember that these gifts of water are reflective of who we are, of our connection and dependence on water for life. In the service as we pour our waters together, we remember how the sharing of our lives in community creates depth and meaning.
Church Picnic in Fellowship Hall and the playground following the service. All are welcome! -
August 31, 2025: We Need One Another
In times like these, when we are called more and more to live out our values in public places, what becomes of our own needs? In other words, in times like these, what's a congregation for?
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August 24, 2025: Another World is Possible
What is the world we imagine for ourselves and our children? Naming it is part of creating it.
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August 23, 2025: Celebration of Life for Jessie Cook
A Celebration of Life for Jessie Cook will be held on Saturday, August 23, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.