Carved by Grief, Carried by Love 

 On this Memorial Day weekend, we gather not only to remember the ones we’ve lost, but to honor the grief that lives in us still. Too often, we’re asked to pretend we’re ok. Whether your heart carries sorrow from long ago or grief that is fresh and raw, this service invites you to bring it with you. Together, we’ll honor the ways grief reshapes us, and explore how it can deepen our compassion, widen our hearts, and carry us toward transformative healing.

Dr. Emma Farrell, ministerial intern, with Ann McCallister, Worship Associate, lead this service. Charles M. Anderson and Gregory Shifrin offer their musical talents.

Today’s offering will be shared with the Sunrise Movement. The Youth Group selected the Sunrise Movement as this month’s shared offering recipient because they are a group that is organized by youth and is working toward a world in which everyone has access to clear air and water, full pantries of food, affordable housing, free public transportation, good and meaningful jobs, vibrant community centers, and lives filled with joy.

June 1 – Flower Communion with Rev Eileen

June 8 – Pride Service – Rainbow Alliance and Dr. Emma

Jun 15 – The Truth About Freedom with Rev Eileen

Jun 22 – GA Worship Service **MASKED**

Dreaming Who We Want to Be

 Organizer adrienne maree brown says, “all organizing is science fiction – we are shaping the future we long for and have not yet experienced.” In our congregation, we are conspiring together to imagine and co-create the world we long to inhabit. What questions are we asking and how do we remain open to the answers in a more expansive, liberating, and life-giving way? Rev. Eileen with Worship Associate, Ellie Feddersen, lead this service. The UCE Choir and soloists, directed by Vickie Hellyer and accompanied by guest pianist, Ken Smith, offer their musical gifts. 

Today’s offering will be shared with the Sunrise Movement. The Youth Group selected the Sunrise Movement as this month’s shared offering recipient because they are a group that is organized by youth and is working toward a world in which everyone has access to clear air and water, full pantries of food, affordable housing, free public transportation, good and meaningful jobs, vibrant community centers, and lives filled with joy.

Upcoming Services

May 25 – Memorial Day weekend – Dr. Emma Farrell

June 1 – Flower Communion

June 8 – Pride Service – Rainbow Alliance and Dr. Emma

Imagining New Ways of Being

Imagination’s greatest gift is to help us move beyond what is into what could be, inspiring us to create a more just, loving, inclusive, and liberated world. This service will explore some such imaginative heroes and what they can teach us. Rev. Eileen leads this service with Barbara Mesle as Worship Associate and Ellie Fedderson as storyteller. Kera and Jon Beskin, and Gregory Shifrin offer their musical talents.

Today’s offering will be shared with the Sunrise Movement. The Youth Group selected the Sunrise Movement as this month’s shared offering recipient because they are a group that is organized by youth and is working toward a world in which everyone has access to clear air and water, full pantries of food, affordable housing, free public transportation, good and meaningful jobs, vibrant community centers, and lives filled with joy.

Upcoming Services

May 18 – Dreaming Who We Want to Be – Rev. Eileen

May 25 – Memorial Day weekend – Dr. Emma Farrell

June 1 – Flower Communion

June 8 – Pride Service – Rainbow Alliance and Dr. Emma

May Our Faith Be With You

We find ourselves facing the dark side of The Force these days, and yet as we continue to fight the injustices of the world, we have our faith and each other to create the world that we imagine it can be. We celebrate the many ways our faith formation prepares us to go out into the world. We will be welcoming new members and recognizing our 8th grade and high school seniors too.

Led by Kathy Underwood, DLFF; Rev. Susan Frances, Worship Associate

Choir; Vickie Hellyer, Music Director; Gregory Shiffrin on piano; Enzo Wallin on violin

Today’s offering will be shared with the Sunrise Movement. The Youth Group selected the Sunrise Movement as this month’s shared offering recipient because they are a group that is organized by youth and is working toward a world in which everyone has access to clear air and water, full pantries of food, affordable housing, free public transportation, good and meaningful jobs, vibrant community centers, and lives filled with joy. 

Upcoming Worship Services

May 11th – Mother’s Day – Rev. Eileen Wiviott

May 18th – Dreaming Who We Want to Be – Rev. Eileen Wiviott

May 25th – Memorial Day Weekend – Dr. Emma Farrell