Topic: Unitarian Universalism

2023 Bread Communion

Brett and Marybeth Ramsey will lead our Bread Communion Ritual. The Bread Communion has become one of our three yearly rituals. It appropriately comes at this time of the year to remind us of the importance of bread and its life-sustaining power which we all deserve. Bread is symbolic of our needs spiritually and physically … Continue reading 2023 Bread Communion

The Progressive Voice & Action of Unitarian Universalists

Service Presented by Pat Gleich, returning member to UUCP. Advocacy for social justice and progressive thinking have been a part of the Unitarian Universalist foundation (even before the merger). Using a timeline and bringing to light some important figures in UU history, Pat Gleich will highlight UU roots, values, and past actions. Guest musicians abound! … Continue reading The Progressive Voice & Action of Unitarian Universalists

The Progressive Voice and Action of Unitarian Universalists

Advocacy for social justice and progressive thinking have been a part of our Unitarian Universalist foundation (even before the merger). Using timeline and history and bringing to light some important figures in UU history, UUCP Member Pat Quinn-Gleich will highlight UU roots, values and past actions.

The 8th Principle for UUCP

Service Presented by Scott Satterwhite, UUCP President. UUCP recently adopted an 8th Principle to our foundational beliefs. In this presentation, a brief history of the 8th Principle will be presented along with the reasons for its adoption in UU congregations across the country. Watch this service on our YouTube channel.  

Ingathering Water Communion

Service presented by Rev. Maggie Lovins, UUCP Community Minister. Rev. Maggie invites all to gather together in our annual Ingathering Water Service. This is the time of year we celebrate coming back to our community after our summertime breaks by bringing some water, a stone, or a shell from our travels or time at home. … Continue reading Ingathering Water Communion

Inspire Love

Sunday Service presented by Dr. Lauren Anzaldo, UUCP Member. Our UUCP mission is to Celebrate Diversity, Strive for Justice, and Inspire Love. With all of the stress and strain that so many of us have endured, this is an appropriate time to consider what it means for us as UUs to Inspire Love. Lauren will … Continue reading Inspire Love

Celebrate Diversity

Our UUCP mission is to Celebrate Diversity, Strive for Justice, and Inspire Love. Pride month and the month of Juneteenth is an appropriate time for us to consider what it means for us as UUs to Celebrate Diversity. Lauren will share ideas and examples of celebrating diversity even as the value of diversity is being … Continue reading Celebrate Diversity

Flower Communion 2023

This Sunday, April 9th, we will hold our annual Flower Communion service. The service, led by Denise Gunn and our children, will focus on springtime and the many ways it is celebrated around the world. Please join us for this beautiful and spiritual occasion as we come together as community to celebrate this new season … Continue reading Flower Communion 2023

The Great Peacemakers Series

Once again, Barbara Wright, a dedicated member of  UUCP will provide a thoughtful service. This is the next installment in our special series based on the book Great Peacemakers: True Stories from Around the World by Ken Beller and Heather Chase. Our Peace Sunday candidates are mixed in their familiarity. Bruno Hussar believes in “Interfaith Harmony” and has created … Continue reading The Great Peacemakers Series

Reflections of UUCP Holiday Traditions

Led by Nancy Hagman with Chris Saunders on the piano. Our holidays at UUCP have evolved through the years, incorporating the rituals and talents of our church community. How have our own traditions demonstrated the parallel traditions of holidays past? How have Unitarian Universalists been instrumental in helping shape the current trends of the season? Click here to … Continue reading Reflections of UUCP Holiday Traditions