"An 'Advent'ure of Questions and Answers" led by the Revs. Anya and Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-ministers. In this Advent Calendar of a service, we open boxes of expectation through deep reflections on meaningful questions.
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Sermons
Repair is Growth
"Repair is Growth" — led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Our annual heritage bread, communion, and invites us into relationship with one another to serve the cause of repair and growth.
Sermons
Why Don’t We Fix It?
"Why Don't We Fix It? : A Service Exploring the UU Values of Transformation"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Our disposable society has made us believe we cannot repair the objects we need for modern life. Has this also made us believe we cannot repair relationships, past wrongs, or society itself? Join us as we explore how to transform our approach to the world, our needs and our culture.
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Repairers of the Breach – Election & Conviction
"Repairers of the Breach - Election & Conviction" — led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. True religion calls us to bind up the broken and set the captives free. True religion calls us to be repairers of the breach. In this Bash sermon on the Council of Nicea purchased by Cil Knutsen, we will discern how to repair the breach after challenging elections.
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Voting on God
"Voting on God! - The Council of All Councils" — led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, co-senior minister. In this last service before the 2024 Presidential Election, Rev Scott explores another important election in history — the Council of Nicaea. That gathering determined what would be considered "approved" theology for the next 2000 years. In this Bash sermon purchased by UUCM member Cil Knutsen, we will learn very clearly that elections have consequences.
Sermons
My Ancestors’ Dreams
"My Ancestors' Dreams" — led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, co-senior minister and Judith Hogan, director of religious education. The weather is cooling and the season is turning. Many cultures recognize that this is the time when the veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest. In honor of All Hallows, Day of the Dead, and Samhain we will spend time remembering our ancestors with worship and remembrance. This is an all ages service.