Sunday Services

Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Happiness | Cynthia Grzywinski

Sunday, May 26, 2024 Happiness Cynthia Grzywinski In these uncertain times, we hear a lot about happiness – all kinds of advice on how to pursue it, how to attain and maintain it. The right to pursue something called “happiness” even appears in the US Declaration of Independence, but what does it mean to be … Continued

Sunday, May 19, 2024 | The Nine Commandments | Rev Charlie Dieterich

Sunday, May 19, 2024 The Nine Commandments Rev Charlie Dieterich Sure, you obey the ten commandments, but how about the nine? As Jewel sang: “In the end only kindness matters.” Bio: After a first career as a television system designer, Charlie Dieterich changed directions, attended Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley California, and … Continued

Sunday, May 12, 2024 | The Difficulty of Being Just | Mark Bernstein

Sunday, May 12, 2024 The Difficulty of Being Just Mark Bernstein Potter Stewart wrote that “Fairness is what justice really is.” What does it mean to be fair and just in our interactions with others and how do these qualities define us as Unitarian Universalists? Bio: Mark Bernstein is a former staff member with the … Continued

Sunday, May 5, 2024 | The Flower Communion | Jess Dunn Safonof

Sunday, May 5, 2024 The Flower Communion Jess Dunn Safonof Join us as we celebrate the beauty and diversity of life with the unique UU ritual of The Flower Communion. Please bring a flower with you, from your home, garden, a field, or the roadside to be used in the ritual. This ceremony originated nearly … Continued

Sunday, April 28, 2024 | I Do Mind! | Alison Maxfield

Sunday, April 28, 2024 I Do Mind! Alison Maxfield They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but what about the mind that fashioned both? This sermon will discuss how to “mind” your personal power through the use of mindfulness, wise language practices, and affirmations. Bio: Alison Maxfield, LCSW is honored to be sharing … Continued

Sunday, April 21, 2024 | The Courage to Love | Rev Dr Richard Speck

Sunday, April 21, 2024 The Courage to Love Rev Dr Richard Speck In a world that tries to isolate us from one another, a society that encourages bowling alone, we are called as religious people to build communities of love. We are called to reach out to others, comfort them and celebrate with them. This … Continued

Sunday, April 14, 2024 | The Power of Words | Theresa McReynolds

Sunday, April 14, 2024 The Power of Words Theresa McReynolds Words are the most powerful force available to humanity; we can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement or destructively using words of fear and despair. Bio: Rev. Dr. Theresa McReynolds, D.C., has spent the last 50 years of her life in … Continued

Sunday, April 7, 2024 | Whose Am I? | Jessica Dunn Safonof

Sunday, April 7, 2024 Whose Am I? Jessica Dunn Safonof Who needs you? Who loves you? To whom are you accountable? None of us can exist without the relationships we use to define ourselves. When we remember that we are connected to everyone and everything around us, we know that we are not alone in … Continued

Sunday, March 31, 2024 | Outside Looking In | Laura Kushner

Sunday, March 31, 2024 Outside Looking In Laura Kushner I have had the privilege of speaking at UUCSJS several times over the past few years. Let me share with you what I see when I walk through your doors. Bio: Laura Kushner is a recent graduate of Drew Theological School where she earned her Masters … Continued

Sunday, March 24, 2024 | A Musical Celebration of Spring | Sharon Sable

Sunday, March 24, 2024 A Musical Celebration of Spring Sharon Sable Sharon Sable and Joe Holt will be playing their favorite Spring themed songs, featuring some classic gems from beloved jazz icon, Blossom Dearie. Come and celebrate Spring with us! Bio: Sharon Sable and Joe Holt create a concert experience that delights music lovers of … Continued