Beyond Categorical Thinking Guest speaker Carol Carter Walker and the Ministerial Search Committee Try this: close your eyes and imagine a minister. Was it a person of a particular gender, race, or age? Without becoming aware of our preconceptions and biases, we could potentially overlook the person who would be the best match for us. … Continued

Peaceful Dissent As a Spiritual Path Lay speaker Deb Dagavarian What are the ways in which marches and rallies for social justice causes offer spiritual gratification?

Book of Questions Lay leaders Helene Gentile and Margaret Rea Come join us for an informal service where we ponder the answers to questions both lighthearted and profound.

Science of Christmas Rev. Cynthia Cain Today will be a fun and lighthearted look at holiday traditions and how they began, and a celebration of how science, math, and even physics play a part in the ways we celebrate this festive time of year. Come, enjoy, and be merry!

Beloved Conversations Rev. Cynthia Cain, Heidi Jannsch, Barbara Miller Since we have posted our Black Lives Matter sign, we’ve done a great deal of outreach in the community. “Beloved Conversations” is inreach — talking with one another about the challenges and rewards of recognizing and overcoming White Privilege. Please attend on this day, and become … Continued

When Holiday “Cheer” Isn’t: A Look at Addictions Today Rev. Cynthia Cain Addiction is actually something that affects every one of us. In Buddhism, tanha — or “grasping,” “thirst,” “desire” — is that which brings suffering. We talk about alcoholism and drug addiction, even food or gambling as if they are “diseases” and these people … Continued

Songs For The Journey Music Director Barbara Miller Some of your favorite (and some new) UUCSJS musicians will share songs that have played a role in their lives and tell the stories behind the music. Asked to choose a soundtrack for the movie of your life, what would you choose?

How Gratitude Changes Everything Rev. Cynthia Cain When we learn to modify our expectations of the world and to live with wonder, appreciation, and curiosity, immense change can occur. This is true not only of us as individuals, but of systems, organizations, and entire societies. Worth a try?

Hike Your Own Hike Lay speaker Colin Hutchison Walking a footpath from Georgia to Maine is a great way to see the country and remove the boundaries that separate yourself from the forces of nature and other people. These tales from the trail are unique moments in my life that changed my perception of the … Continued

Living With Death Lay speaker Jack Miller When was the last time you sat down and had a nice chat about death?