September’s Ministry Theme: Building Belonging  “Imagine A World, Imagine A Church” Rev. Tim Temerson  & Rev. Leia Durland-Jones Through story, song, and reflection, we celebrate in multigenerational community the beginning of a new church year. We will partake in our annual ritual of water communion and experience the joy of friendship and belonging. All are […]

Confessions of an Anti-Perfectionist Kirstin Fritz & Angela Orebaugh August 31, 2025 We live in a culture that idolizes perfection, pushing us to strive to be the best and devaluing those who don’t meet every impossible standard. But what might be possible when we reject perfectionism?   Prelude John Mayhood Welcome    Angela Orebaugh, Worship Weaver Kim […]

August’s Ministry Theme: The Practice of Anticipation  The Values of Science and Unitarian Universalism Reverend Tim Temerson & Lauren DoranThe late physicist Richard Feynman defined the core values of science as the advancement of knowledge, the joy of pursuing truth and discovery, and the willingness to live with uncertainty and even doubt. Today’s service will […]

It Starts When You Say We Reverend Leia Durland-Jones, Frank & Linda Dukes, and Beth Jaeger-Landis Come explore together the power of “We” and how stretching beyond our own congregation challenges us to grow in ways we can’t even imagine. We will hear about July’s Appalachian Service Project trip and the power of participating in […]

“Jamming a Spoke in the Wheel” Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones Prelude                                                           Scott DeVeaux Welcome                                                         Rev. Leia                                                                            Tammy Wilt, Board Greeter Call to Worship                       Chalice Lighting Hymn #389 Gathered Here Special Collection for Famine Relief in Gaza               Musical Meditation      Centering and Sharing Ritual of Joys […]

Religion Among the Redwoods Rev. Tim Temerson & Tori Goodloe California’s coastal Redwoods are the tallest living beings on earth, with some soaring more than 350 feet in the air. Join us as we experience the beauty and majesty of these living giants and ask what they might teach us about religion and our spiritual […]

We invite you to explore the everyday wonder, mystery, and connection that bring enchantment to our lives. Drawing from experiences in the anthropology of magic and reflections from members of our own community, Angela Orebaugh weaves together stories of transformation, nature’s beauty, sacred rituals, and the deep magic found in human connection. Together, we’ll awaken […]

“A Fine Frenzy” Rev. Annie Foerster & Tori Goodloe July 20, 2025   Prelude Scott DeVeaux Welcome    Tori Goodloe, Worship Weaver Chris Little, Board Greeter Call to Worship Chalice Lighting Hymn #22 Dear Weaver of Our Lives Design Centering and Sharing Ritual of Joys and Sorrows Musical Meditation Offertory Offertory Music Reading Sermon Hymn […]

“Deep Deep Feeling”: Paul McCartney’s Twilight Scott DeVeaux & Frank Dukes What can we make of McCartney more than fifty years after the dissolution of the Beatles?  “Deep Deep Feeling,” recorded during the pandemic, is a rich, expressive document that draws on his mastery of counterpoint.  The lyrics point toward an emotional experience so intense […]

July’s Ministry Theme: The Practice of  Renewal Consider the Turtle Rev. Susan Karlson   Henry David Thoreau’s journal from August 28, 1856, considers the development of the turtle and its pace with that of humans. At this time in our societal upheaval, we consider the relevance of two Unitarian Universalist writers, Thoreau from the 19th […]