Sunday, November 2, 2025 John Murray and the Winds of Change: All Ages Service Presented by Jessica Dunn Safonof, UUCSJS Director of Religious Education We will start our month of nurturing gratitude by offering our thanks to UU ancestor John Murray. We will focus on hope, new beginnings, and saying “yes” to the winds of … Continued

Sunday, October 26, 2025 Monsters and Compassion Presented by Rev Charlie Dieterich More gifts are freely given on Halloween night than on any other day of the year. Is it charity? Is it community? Is it love? What if every day had a bit of the trick or treat? Rev. Charlie’s been thinking… Come in … Continued

  Sunday, October 19, 2025 Woke: Like Jesus and Buddha Presented by Theresa McReynolds Woke is described as a state of heightened consciousness, an awakening focused on social justice, self-discovery and a shift in one’s worldview. What does it take to become woke and can this consciousness help bring peace to the world?   Rev. … Continued

  Sunday, October 12, 2025 UU Writers United Presents… This sermon, presented by the UU Writers United Group, is sure to delight and fascinate. We will be presenting a multifaceted plethora of Creative delights through poetry, fiction, memoir, and song. Please join us in celebrating our personal visions and expressions with you.   The UU … Continued

  Sunday, October 5, 2025 Living Our Values: Compassion and Equity All Ages Service Presented by Jessica Dunn Safonof, UUCSJS Director of Religious Education Join us as we explore how compassion takes the form of moving outside our comfort zone and responding to the needs of others. As we do that, we will hear the … Continued

Sunday, September 28, 2025 True Belonging Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees presented by Jessica Dunn Safonof Oscar Wilde once said “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” When we are able to share ourselves in healthy ways that reflect self-understanding and responsibility, then we are being our authentic selves. And that ability to be seen and … Continued

Sunday, September 21, 2025 Backyard National Park Presented by Kit Marlowe You almost certainly know that the birds and animals are disappearing from the natural world and that government is doing way too little to restore or protect them. You probably know that plants and insects play an important role in sustaining the environment. Kit … Continued

Sunday, September 14, 2025 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Presented by Stephanie Garrett Looking in the time frame of our own Francis Ellen Watkins Harper (1825-1911) African American Unitarian, to present race, sex, and cultural issues. What is a vision of tomorrow? What is your vision? Stephanie Garrett is a founding member of UUCSJS. A UU … Continued

Sunday, September 7, 2025 Water Service Presented by Jessica Dunn Safonof Each autumn our congregation takes the time to regather and recommit ourselves to one another and to our faith community. Join us for the unique UU ritual of Water Communion. Everyone is invited to bring water to add to our community bowl. Jessica Dunn-Safonof … Continued

Sunday, August 31, 2025 Numbers and Related Means of Deception Presented by Mike Hannisian Numbers are precise, but people are all too often not precise in their usage or understanding of numbers. There are times when this is reasonable and understandable, but there are also times when this is done out of ignorance or to … Continued