"Gratitude and Reciprocity"— led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. What can we give in return for all that has been given? Gratitude is a practice that can serve us throughout our lives. How do we not only receive but return what has been given?
"The Bread of Life"— led by the Revs. Scott & Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-ministers. "Heritage Bread Communion Sunday." As spoken in the Gospels we do not live by bread alone, but by the grace and compassion that abound when we see our world as blessed, when we see ourselves - and all people everywhere - as beloved. Join us for a fun and moving Multi-generational Service exploring the mystery of Love's power to feed our deepest needs as we break bread together in a ritual of collective nourishment.
"Sing Out Love" — led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister and Markus Hauck, director of music ministries. It is said that to sing is to pray twice - once with the words, and the other with our embodied music-making invention. Join Director of Music Ministries Markus Hauck and Rev Scott as they lead a service introducing the new UUA hymnal - Sing Out Love. [St. Augustine said "Singing belongs to one who loves." Perhaps it was Luther who said, "He who sings prays twice."
"Looking for Something Larger than Myself"— led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Unitarian Universalists express a desire to bring about a Beloved Community - a community without bias or oppression. We even commit to the work of undoing racism and righting systemic injustice with greater energy and clarity than most other faith communities. Why then does harm still occur? This service explores what we want, where we falter, and how to engage one another directly, through the many layers of complexity that can often force us apart.
"Good Grief!"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. All Souls Day; Yes, Grief is Good! Grief is the gift that we are allowing ourselves to feel what we must feel to transcend the sorrow that comes our way.
"The Simple Art of Showing Up: Brotherhood, Laughter & Love"— led by the UUCM Men's Group. Celebrating over 20 years of togetherness, the Men's Covenant Group has seen many changes and evolutions. Come see, hear, and enjoy their telling of what makes them continue to bond, create, and thrive.
