Upcoming Services
August 30, 2026: There Are Groups, and Then There Are Groups…
Rev. Barbara Child
You just never know about groups. What was planned as a six-week series on “Writing as a Spiritual Practice,” complete with registration and commitment to attend in person at church, was converted by covid into a drop-in group on zoom that continued for 82 sessions. There are lots of different kinds of groups at UUCB, and then there are Chalice Circles….
Rev. Barbara Child is a retired Accredited Interim Minister who earlier served as Chair of the UU Interim Ministry Guild. She is the editor of The Spirit That Moves: Readings and Rituals for Times of Change and Transition. With Rev. Keith Kron, she edited In the Interim: Strategies for Interim Ministers and Congregations. Her memoir is titled Memories of a Vietnam Veteran: What I Have Remembered and What He Could Not Forget. In past years Rev. Barbara has served UUCB as Sabbatical Minister during three sabbatical periods. She currently serves as Ministerial Consultant to the Executive Team and facilitators of UUCB's Chalice Circles program.
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September 6, 2026: Putting the 'Labor' Back in Labor Day
As we commemorate Labor Day, this talk will provide a brief overview of the tumultuous history of the U.S. labor movement and its relevance for our lives today. We will explore the meaning and scope of labor unions, the legislative context of union formation and survival, and the current strength of U.S. unions in historical and comparative perspective. Along the way, we will discuss the true origins of “Labor Day”. With guest speaker Michael Wallace.
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September 13, 2026: Turning Toward Active Hope
Let’s explore Joanna Macy’s teaching on the “Spiral of the Work that Reconnects” and how it offers a practice that can help us nurture active hope. Macy says this is the work that can help us “face the mess we’re in without going crazy.”
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September 20, 2026: A Sermon from Maria Renner
On this Sunday, Maria Renner, our Ministerial Intern will offer her first sermon with our congregation. Come learn more about Maria and support her as we take on this new role as a teaching congregation, helping her continued formation for ministry.
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September 22, 2026 at 6 pm: Autumnal Equinox Service
As the days grow shorter, we pause to honor the changing season and to seek balance in our lives. We acknowledge the value of light and growth, and the value of the increasing darkness and rest.
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September 27, 2026: Active Hope for All Ages
Hope is something that we need at all ages and stages of life. This all ages service will deepen our engagement of active hope no matter how old or young we are.
Past Services
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June 8, 2025: "Got Faith? How about Trust?"
Another word for trust can be faith. As UUs, the language of faith doesn’t resonate with all of us, but trust is still an important foundation for how we embrace our own knowing.
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June 1, 2025: "Moving at the Speed of Trust"
How can we make sure we are nurturing trust as we move forward in our relationships, in our congregation and in our work for justice in the world?
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May 25, 2025 @ 10:30am: "All Ages Flower Communion Service"
Together we will make an arrangement of all the flowers symbolizing the beauty that is found in the diversity of life and human community.
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May 18, 2025: "Building Arks"
In our own dangerous time, what arks do we need to protect things vital to human wellbeing and to the health of our planet?
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May 17, 2025 - 3pm: A Celebration of Life for Peter Strickholm
A Celebration of Life for Peter Strickholm will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. -
May 11, 2025: "Mother’s Day Wisdom"
On this Sunday, we’ll celebrate and share some of the wisdom we have learned from our mothers or other wise elders who have helped to raise and nurture us.
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May 4, 2025: "The World Turned Upside Down"
One way to seek wisdom is to intentionally look at our world, our circumstance, our lives, from new perspectives. In this tumultuous time, how do we keep seeking wisdom?
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April 27, 2025: All Ages Earth Day Service
Through story, poetry, music and action, we will celebrate the Earth – our home – and recommit ourselves to its care.
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April 20, 2025: Celebration Sunday! - One Service: 10:30 a.m.
Come celebrate the close of our Pledge Drive campaign. Please submit your pledge no later than this Sunday. We’ll have one service and then a celebratory party for all ages!
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April 13, 2025: Coming of Age Service
Be changed by the wisdom of our young people as the members of our Coming of Age class share their credos. A credo is an articulation of one's beliefs or values and commitments.
