Freedom is a word that has been bandied about in the United States for many years. Conservatives of late have been claiming to be the true proponents of freedom and labeling liberals as oppressors and communists. Yet, the root of the word, liberal, comes from the Latin word for freedom. Unitarian Universalism has long been … Continue reading “Liberal is Not a Four Letter Word” – Rev. Karyn Marsh, Guest Speaker — In Person & Zoom

During the course of the pandemic many of the ways we connected formally and informally in our communities were interrupted. What in our relationships needs to be restored and revitalized? Why? At this service led by Rev. Sue Browning we’ll explore the ways our congregation can serve as roots and wings as we imagine our vision for … Continue reading “Finding the Light – Our Water Communion Service” – Rev. Sue Browning, Minister — In Person & Zoom

Join us as we mark the end of summer and return to our traditional Sunday services on September 11. Rev. Greg Chute will begin the new church year with a sermon on “belonging.” We all belong to a vast array of groups: family, friends, political parties, nations, book clubs, tennis teams, denominations, etc. Some of these … Continue reading Ingathering Worship Service, “Where Do You Belong?”- Rev. Gary Chute, Guest Speaker — In Person & Zoom

Our Democracy is under stress these days, as our rights seem threatened, the country is divided politically, and angry actors take center stage. How can an individual (in a reliably “blue” state) respond? Now is the time to share concerns and hopes about the challenges facing us.

Please select a fiction or nonfiction book you’ve read that you think others might be interested in reading too, and then prepare to share a two-three minute summary of it for our summer discussion. We’ll be sending around a list for you to add the author’s name and full title of the book so that we … Continue reading “Summer Reading” – Amy Warner, Leader — Summer Discussion, In Person ONLY

Few choices in life are binary. There are more than two choices for most problems.

Many of us have grown up placing a high value on excellence. We’ve been taught to dream big and then pour our energies into the perfect execution of plans. Is setting high standards useful? Are there pitfalls? At this summer discussion service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll explore the role of excellence and perfection in our … Continue reading Sunday, August 14 — “Excellence and Perfection” – Rev. Sue Browning, Leader — Summer Discussion, In Person ONLY

Have you thought about it? If you dismissed this option quickly, what were your concerns? If you’ve given it deep thought, what about this life choice draws you to it? Catherine Brooks, Leader