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March’s Ministry Theme: “The Practice of Paying Attention”

11 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026
Rev. Tim Temerson

Religion is often understood in terms of belief and having faith in a creed or a particular sacred text. Today’s service will focus on a different approach rooted in listening, humility, and the power of paying attention.

Those joining via Zoom are welcome to stay after service until 12:30pm for Zoom “Coffee Hour”.

Religious Education Sunday, March 8, 2026

Nursery care is provided for our littlest UUs concurrent with the worship service. This Sunday we will be exploring “My World Has Birds” and celebrating the beauty of our natural world as we anticipate the arrival of spring!

Spirit Play (4 year-olds through 1^st grade) will be hearing the story “Butterfly Friends”, which teaches compassion for the world as we look forward to the coming of spring! As always, we will have time for the children to explore the message of the story using a variety of material and a little snack.

2^nd-4^th grade class: This session of “Growing Anti-Racist UUs” is called “Remembering the Past” and helps our younger elementary children be aware of human rights as promised in this country’s founding principles. This session ties into the principles of respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person, offering fair and kind treatment to others (red and orange in the Rainbow Chalice as well as insisting on peace and justice (indigo). The session explores the injustice toward children and families when freedoms and human rights are taken from them.

5^th & 6^th grade class: Our upper elementary class centers on the UU Rainbow Chalice and helping activities that we can do to make the world a more peaceful and loving place. Come have fun with your friends and live your UU values!

Our Whole Lives (7-9^th grade) meets at their regular time.

YRUU (senior high youth group) is meeting with Rev. Leia to plan the worship service they will be leading for the congregation on March 15!

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December 15, 2019: Giving Tree

Posted on November 27, 2019

December 15, 2019: We worship in multi-generational community as we celebrate our annual Giving Tree service. Join Leia Durland-Jones and Dawn Dirks for a service full of winter stories and song as we explore the meanings of the season for Unitarian Universalists. The children and adult choirs will sing. Giving Tree gifts will be gratefully […]

December 8, 2019: The Spirituality of Waiting

Posted on November 27, 2019

As we are in this season of the year when the nights are long and attention is drawn by the holidays and new year, what can help us stay whole and grounded, no matter what’s true in our lives at this time? Rev. Alex McGee will preach.

December 1, 2019: Seeking The Face of GOD

Posted on November 27, 2019

Seeking The Face of GOD, A Life long Quest. This Sunday we host a guest as one of this year’s interfaith speakers. Dr Aliaa Khidr, is a retired MD who received her Medical Degree from Cairo, Egypt and her PhD from Madison, Wisconsin. She worked for more than 20 years at the University of Virginia. […]

November 24, 2019: Multi-bread Communion

Posted on November 23, 2019

Join Leia Durland-Jones and Margaret Gorman in this annual multigenerational service that celebrates connection and community. Through story, song and sermon, we will reflect on the gifts of generosity and compassion as we break bread together. All ages are welcome in the sanctuary. Child care is available for children four years-old and younger in the […]

November 17, 2019: The Joker is Wild

Posted on November 21, 2019

Guest Minister: Pastor Lehman Bates from Ebenezer Baptist Church. “The JOKER is WILD.” In the pastime of card playing, some games employ the use of one or several JOKERS. Sometime, the value of these cards, when possessed, are WILD, or are set at the discretion of the player holding the card. Therefore, the effectiveness […]

Nov 10, 2019: Truth As Skill

Posted on November 13, 2019 | Pastor: Rev. Alex McGee

Rev. Alex McGee led our service. Sermon: Truth as Skill Good morning again. Here we are on the 10th of November, as the weather is dipping below freezing and the leaves are letting go of the trees with raucous abandon. Tomorrow is Veterans Day. In three weeks, Thanksgiving will arrive, and then we […]

November 3, 2019: Faith and the Environment

Posted on November 2, 2019

Swami Dayananda leads our service. She is a monastic disciple of Swami Satchidananda in Hindu tradition since 1983 and lives at Yogaville in Buckingham, VA. She has served as an Integral Yoga hatha and meditation instructor, hatha yoga teacher trainer, and as the Director of the LOTUS Center for All Faiths. Yogic teachings, practices […]

October 27, 2019: Ancestor Sunday

Posted on October 18, 2019

Sunday October 27 we will gather in multigenerational community for worship with our annual observance of “Ancestor Sunday.” Please bring photos or other small mementos to add to the communal altar that we will create to honor our ancestors during the service. Leia Durland-Jones and Janine Jakim will weave worship.

October 20, 2019: Gaia, Mother Earth, and the Oneness of Everything

Posted on October 13, 2019 | Pastor: Guest Speaker

Gaia, Mother Earth and the Oneness of Everything – worship service with musician Jim Scott We will celebrate the earth with Jim’s original songs and readings along with his personal reflections on the idea of Mother Earth or “Gaia” being one living organism. Our “spiritual response” in word and action is so timely now, as […]

October 13, 2019: Practicing Moderation

Posted on October 13, 2019

Rev. ALex McGee led the service this Sunday with help from Worship Weaver Bob Gross. Please ask permission before quoting in writing, since these are a blend of text and draft notes. OPENING WORDS NEAR THE START OF THE SERVICE: attributed to the Buddha: “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What […]