Speaker: Rev. Florence Caplow

A Garden of Wisdom

Our Soul Matters theme for March is “Wisdom”. Wisdom is a word we don’t hear so much these days, but great thinkers from Plato onward have recognized wisdom as one of the virtues that lead to a good life. How do we find sources of wisdom, in the world or in our own hearts, especially … Continue reading A Garden of Wisdom

A Week in the Life….Stories from Between Sundays

Have you ever wondered what your minister could possibly be doing all week? What about the other staff here? In this service we will give you a glimpse into our secret lives on the OTHER days of the week. Hear funny and heartwarming stories from shared ministry at its finest. What is the most surprising … Continue reading A Week in the Life….Stories from Between Sundays

Wild Strawberries: A World Full of Gifts

Robin Wall Kimmerer, a Native American botanist and author, celebrates the overflowing abundance of the natural world in her book Braiding Sweetgrass. On this joyous first Sunday of our church generosity campaign, we will also celebrate the sacred abundance and generosity within and around us. The UUCUC Choir and Children’s Choir will be singing. ORDER … Continue reading Wild Strawberries: A World Full of Gifts

“How Far Have We Come? Women’s Rights in a Changing World”

This sermon topic was chosen by Nancy Dietrich, winner of the sermon at the 2019 UUCUC Auction. The year 2020 is the 100th anniversary of voting rights for women in the United States. Where are we now, 100 years later? What about the lives of women and girls around the world, and the experience of … Continue reading “How Far Have We Come? Women’s Rights in a Changing World”

Ministry Together, Toward Beloved Community

Rev. Caplow will be sharing the pulpit this Sunday with Rev. David Pyle, the new Lead for the Mid-America Region (UU churches in 13 states) of the Unitarian Universalist Association. He served as a minister for congregations in California, Michigan, and Illinois, before joining the UUA as a Congregational Life Consultant. On this MLK Day … Continue reading Ministry Together, Toward Beloved Community

Christmas Eve!

We will have Christmas Eve services at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The 5:00 p.m. service will have “lessons and carols,” and the 7:00 p.m. service will have contemporary readings and more carols. All choirs will be singing, and both services will end with a candlelit “Silent Night,” followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall. You … Continue reading Christmas Eve!

Christmas Eve!

We will have Christmas Eve services at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The 5:00 p.m. service will have “lessons and carols,” and the 7:00 p.m. service will have contemporary readings and more carols. All choirs will be singing, and both services will end with a candlelit “Silent Night,” followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall. You … Continue reading Christmas Eve!

Becoming Community: Parity not Charity

UUCUC member Kathleen Robbins traveled to Transylvania on a UU pilgrimage this fall. Come hear stories, see photos, and connect with our Unitarian relations in Transylvania, whose religious tradition dates back to the 16th century. Hear about the Transylvanian congregation, what we can learn from them, and how our financial support through our Partner Church … Continue reading Becoming Community: Parity not Charity