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UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP

April’s Ministry Theme: Embracing Possibility
11 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026

“May Day! May Day!”
Rev. Leia Durland-Jones and Frank Dukes

The term “May Day” means different things. It is an internationally recognized call of distress and the celebration of International Workers Day in some countries. It is also the festival of Beltane honoringthe season’s fertility in northern hemisphere pagan traditions. Let’s explore and embrace together the power and possibility we can find in the many faces of May.

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“The First Easter Sermon” Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones In the Easter story, Jesus’ resurrection is first revealed to Mary Magdalene, who is often portrayed in the Christian tradition as an outcast and a sinner.  Today’s service will explore Mary Magdalene’s prominent place in the Easter story and ask what her life and experience […]

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“A Black Pioneer in a White Denomination” Revs. Tim Temerson and Tori Goodloe IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM Today’s service celebrates Black History Month by looking at the life and ministry of Rev. Egbert Ethelred Brown, who was a trailblazing Unitarian minister and a leading voice in African American Humanism. We will explore Rev. Brown’s […]

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“Love Stories” Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones All are invited as we explore this month’s ministry theme, “The Path of Love,” in multigenerational community. What messages and stories does love offer us as we move through our lives? How can we be bearers of love and friendship in our day to day living? Join Revs. […]

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