“A Radical Resistance”
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“A Radical Resistance”

"A Radical Resistance""— led by the Rev. Charles Loflin. In 1841, Unitarian Theodor Parker preached an ordination sermon entitled the "The Transient and Permanent in Christianity." Parker drew a distinction between "permanent" spiritual truths and "transient" religious forms. This would become a foundational text for American UUism and Transcendentalism. How might those concepts apply in our current context to reclaim a legacy of social justice work infused with a theology of radical resistance?

“Rebellion as a Spiritual Practice”
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“Rebellion as a Spiritual Practice”

"Rebellion as a Spiritual Practice"— led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister.
The greatest crimes are not committed by people breaking the rules but by those who indiscriminately follow unjust rules. Our service invites us to incite rebellion internally against the chains that bind our spirits, and externally, against the powers that use our freedom to serve their own ends. We will also share in a Fire Communion - a way to release and prepare for the new year. January 4 2026 UUCM Worship Service

“Only Courage”
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“Only Courage”

"Only Courage"— led by the Rev. Mary Tiebout, guest minister. An illustrated story written a century ago, our reflections on this time of winter's darkness, and our knowledge of the heart's great strength even in times of grief, lead us to thoughts about courage.  

“Goodness Incarnate”
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“Goodness Incarnate”

"Goodness Incarnate"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - The divine is expressed through embodied engagement, through what is known theologically incarnation. What is goodness? How do we know it when we need it? How do we live in ways that embody and proclaim the good and the just?

“Defy and Define the Darkness”
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“Defy and Define the Darkness”

Today's service, which honors the Hanukkah season, is modeled around the hope that a single candle, a single light in the darkness can offer. This is not a hope of empty optimism, but an opportunity to see the darkness fully and honestly, while nurturing the light.

“Why Hope Matters”
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“Why Hope Matters”

"Why Hope Matters"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister.
People have the wrong idea about hope. As a spiritual discipline, hope is a tough-minded endeavor. inspired by possibility, enabled by preparation, and enlivened by faith. As Victor Frankl teaches, Hope is "faith in the future," a sense that our lives have meaning, that what we do matters; the change we seek may be literally in our hands, so we persevere. Join us as we explore the nature of a mature hope that sings through tribulation and brings promise to our tomorrows.