Sunday Services

Sunday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. – The Power and Beauty of the Spoken Word – Berti Welty

Throughout history the spoken word has been used to convey life altering concepts. A skilled orator can weave words in such a way that people can be transfixed by their beauty and imagery. Lessons can be taught, insights shared. People hungry for meaningful lives can be changed, and people can be mobilized for good or evil.

In this service we will share abstracts from some of the most noted speeches and from others that are little known. After listening to each, there will be time for silent reflection.

Sunday, October 12, 11:00 a.m. – Queering Fellowship – Amy Day

bell hooks (sic) defined Queer as “not as being about who you’re having sex with (that can be a dimension of it); but ‘queer’ as being about the self that is at odds with everything around it and that has to invent and create and find a place to speak and to thrive and to live.” Join Lay Minister Amy Day, fresh back from the Nevertheless She Preached retreat, where she and other female clergy from across the country gathered to do the brave and delicate work of re-imagining “ministry, church, and preaching through rest, communal care, and innovative, collaborative learning guided by experienced, visionary leaders.” Not to be missed.

Sunday, October 19, 11:00 a.m. – Service on Resistance – Holli Sinn, Laura Phelan-Shahin, and Corazon Amada

Join us for an intimate, small-group discussion exploring the spiritual dimensions of political resistance and social action. Drawing from Unitarian Universalist principles of justice, equity, and the inherent worth of all people, this session will create a safe container for examining how our spiritual values call us to engage with systems of oppression and work toward collective liberation.

Through thoughtful dialogue and personal reflection, we’ll explore questions such as: How do we maintain hope and spiritual grounding while confronting injustice? What does resistance look like when rooted in love rather than anger? How can we sustain ourselves for long-term activism while honoring our own healing and growth?

This discussion welcomes all perspectives and experiences, whether you’re new to activism or a seasoned advocate, as we seek to integrate our spiritual practice with our commitment to creating a more just world.

Sunday, October 26, 11:00 a.m. – Agape Sunday – Amy Day

No, you didn’t read that wrong. Agape — as in the Greek word for “a profound, unconditional, selfless, and sacrificial love.” As in the return of our once monthly community ritual where we roll up our sleeves and get ready to live the promise of “service as our prayer.” Together we’ll sing, share in centering and intention-setting together, then divide ourselves into small work groups to engage in micro-service projects like making lunches for the unhoused or sending postcards to judges fighting fascism. We’ll conclude with a communal feast and celebration.

Please bring a simple potluck item to share.