The Japanese phrase “Shinrin-Yoku” translates roughly to “forest bathing” or absorbing the forest atmosphere. Many studies show the physical and mental health benefits of this practice. There will be a short discussion of the concept, followed by practicing it in our Memorial Woodland Garden, weather permitting. Some may consider this a spiritual practice to better … Continue reading July 17 — “Forest Bathing” – Diane Shields, leader — In Person ONLY

Click HERE to view the 2022 GA event. The Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of the Foothills Unitarian Universalist Church in Fort Collins, CO will lead the 2022 Sunday Service at GA. Additional worship team members includes Rev. Sean Neil-Barron, Associate Minister at Foothills Unitarian Church, in Fort Collins, Co and Shari Halliday-Quan, Lead Minister of … Continue reading “UUA General Assembly Worship Service” YouTube ONLY

“Poetry can be powerful because it succinctly puts a voice to our innermost feelings. It is also the voice of the soul and helps provide a dialogue for our feelings, thoughts, and observations. People tend to turn to writing and reading poetry when they’re in the midst of powerful feelings or challenging times. Some of … Continue reading “Our Annual Poetry Reading Service” Vida Morley, leader In-person ONLY

Mark Handschuh will share his personal experience with his recent health issues and his comeback. His goal in this discussion is to provide the opportunity for others to share ideas.How have you coped with a major life issue which made you question your life purpose?What has helped you get back to smiling, laughing, and connecting … Continue reading June 19 — “Struggles with New Life” Mark Handschuh, leader, IN-Person ONLY

Click HERE to join zoom service at 10:00Each year we center a service on music, and this is it. Join Ellen Barry Grunden, UUFE’s music director and Rev. Sue Browning for a morning of music.

BELOVED COMMUNITY is a common theme in Unitarian Universalist literature. Is there a Beloved Community at 914 Gateway Drive for YOU ? How can it be a Beloved Community to others who might not think, or look, or live as “we” do?Summer Sessions at UUCR are with minimal ritual but lots of free and open discourse. Please join … Continue reading Summer Session “Beloved Community” with Vida Morley, leader, In-Person Only

Click HERE to view the zoomed service When you move onto a new job, or retire, or move from a community, what traces do you leave behind? How do you benefit from the trails left by others? At this Memorial Day weekend service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll reflect on the power of legacy in … Continue reading May 29 — Joint with UUFE at UUCR “Traces We Leave Behind”, Rev. Sue Browning, In-person & Zoom

Click HERE to view the May 22nd. service Rev. Bran Lennox will lead us in an exploration of the human urge towards prayer. Whatever the form of the Mystery that rings true for each of us, there are times in our lives when we find ourselves moved to pray. What does this mean about who … Continue reading Sunday, May 22 — Rev. Bran Lennox, “To Pray is Human” In-person & Zoom

Click HERE to view Sunday’s ServiceMost of us have worked hard to craft a fairly unified personal story that allows us to understand our lives as coherent. But at some point, this coherent being must then decide on how to move forward in their story. Once you have this quasi-defined sense of self, complete with … Continue reading May 15 —Matt Mielnick, guest speaker, “Happiness vs Meaningfulness”, In-person & Zoom