Sunday Sermons:
* Services are held every every Sunday at 10am unless specifically noted otherwise. Watch the Friday Blast and our website for more details about upcoming worship services.
Sunday, September 3, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – “Doing Church Differently?” –Greg Valde, LCUUC Worship Arts Committee Chair and LCUUC Member
For years we’ve been having conversations considering and exploring the idea of “doing church differently.” But what exactly would this mean? Come to this service to hear some ideas that have been explored; and to have the opportunity to share some of your own. Part of this “non-traditional” service will involve leaving the sanctuary to meet in small groups to explore and discuss different ways to do church. This service is sponsored by and presented by the Worship Committee.
For years we’ve been having conversations considering and exploring the idea of “doing church differently.” But what exactly would this mean? Come to this service to hear some ideas that have been explored; and to have the opportunity to share some of your own. Part of this “non-traditional” service will involve leaving the sanctuary to meet in small groups to explore and discuss different ways to do church. This service is sponsored by and presented by the Worship Committee.
Sunday, September 10, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – “Ingathering/Water Communion,” –Rev. Matt Aspin, LCUUC Minister
As a part of this annual tradition, we will join thousands of other UU congregations in reconnecting after our summer travels and transitioning back into community. Bring a bit of water you’ve gathered from far-away lands or right in your own back yard as we engage in a ritual designed to remind us of our interdependence and mutual connection.
As a part of this annual tradition, we will join thousands of other UU congregations in reconnecting after our summer travels and transitioning back into community. Bring a bit of water you’ve gathered from far-away lands or right in your own back yard as we engage in a ritual designed to remind us of our interdependence and mutual connection.
Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – “Small is All,” –Rev. Matt Aspin, LCUUC Minister
How big of an impact can a small community like LCUUC actually have on the many seemingly insurmountable problems we can all see so clearly in the world? Turns out, nature reminds us that the greatest power in a system actually resides in the smallest spaces.
How big of an impact can a small community like LCUUC actually have on the many seemingly insurmountable problems we can all see so clearly in the world? Turns out, nature reminds us that the greatest power in a system actually resides in the smallest spaces.
September 24, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – “Remaining Human in the Midst of Technological Change,” –Rev. Dr. Scott Gerard Prinster, Guest UU Minister Our lives are ever more filled -- overfilled, some might say -- with technologies promising to make our days safer, easier, more pleasurable, and more comfortable. As we embrace smartphones, Google Maps, security cameras, and social media, we also encounter their often-unacknowledged drawbacks in the erosion of privacy, freedom, attention, and intimacy. Are we, as critics claim, raising new generations lacking in the qualities most basic to our humanity and our civilization? And if this threat is real, how can we defend the values endangered by our technological progress?
Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – “Pre-emptive Radical Inclusion,” –Rev. Matt Aspin, LCUUC Minister
Unitarian Universalism has a proud heritage of prophetic visionaries looking at the current state of affairs, considering what is needed next, and challenging the expansion of current norms and practices to include ever more perspectives into our democratic processes. In an age marked by increasing isolation and a turn away from institutions, prophetic voices in our midst today are sharing the keys to our continued vitality as a salvific faith tradition.
Unitarian Universalism has a proud heritage of prophetic visionaries looking at the current state of affairs, considering what is needed next, and challenging the expansion of current norms and practices to include ever more perspectives into our democratic processes. In an age marked by increasing isolation and a turn away from institutions, prophetic voices in our midst today are sharing the keys to our continued vitality as a salvific faith tradition.
Sunday, October 8, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – “Hopeful, Intentional Action,” –SOPHIA and the LCUUC Social Justice Committee
As Unitarian Universalists, commitment to social justice is an important part of our faith. Join us this morning as we learn about SOPHIA - the social justice organization that LCUUC is a part of, and how we can be "Stewards of Prophetic Hopeful Intentional Action." There will be opportunities to share your questions and comments during a polylogue. Join us after the service to continue the conversation and enjoy a mug of soup!
As Unitarian Universalists, commitment to social justice is an important part of our faith. Join us this morning as we learn about SOPHIA - the social justice organization that LCUUC is a part of, and how we can be "Stewards of Prophetic Hopeful Intentional Action." There will be opportunities to share your questions and comments during a polylogue. Join us after the service to continue the conversation and enjoy a mug of soup!
Sunday, October 15, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – “Question Box,” –Rev. Matt Aspin, LCUUC Minister
Whether this Sunday will be your first visit or your 101st visit, it’s likely that you have a few questions you’d love to hear an answer to. This Sunday is your chance! In this unique service, you will be invited to pose your questions directly to our new Minister. “Is there a God?” “Why did you choose to become a minister in this tradition?” “Do REALLY bad people still have Inherent Worth and Dignity?” “What’s your favorite color?” Bring your questions-curiosities about our new minister, questions about our faith tradition, your struggles with some of thornier issues facing humanity today…and Rev. Matt will share his perspective about whatever’s on your mind. It’ll be Improv at it’s finest, and will be performed live…without a net!
Whether this Sunday will be your first visit or your 101st visit, it’s likely that you have a few questions you’d love to hear an answer to. This Sunday is your chance! In this unique service, you will be invited to pose your questions directly to our new Minister. “Is there a God?” “Why did you choose to become a minister in this tradition?” “Do REALLY bad people still have Inherent Worth and Dignity?” “What’s your favorite color?” Bring your questions-curiosities about our new minister, questions about our faith tradition, your struggles with some of thornier issues facing humanity today…and Rev. Matt will share his perspective about whatever’s on your mind. It’ll be Improv at it’s finest, and will be performed live…without a net!
Sunday, October 22, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – “How Did We Get Here?,” –Rev. Matt Aspin, LCUUC Minister
Ours is referred to as a living tradition, grounded in a notion that “Revelation is Not Sealed.” As called for in our bylaws, our collective association is currently using the democratic process to re-examine the Principles that have guided our way since the 1980’s. As we prepare to vote on significant potential updates, we will take a moment to reflect on the theological foundations and turning points that have led to the current iteration of our faith tradition and consider how we might adapt to remain a beacon of hope in this moment in history.
Ours is referred to as a living tradition, grounded in a notion that “Revelation is Not Sealed.” As called for in our bylaws, our collective association is currently using the democratic process to re-examine the Principles that have guided our way since the 1980’s. As we prepare to vote on significant potential updates, we will take a moment to reflect on the theological foundations and turning points that have led to the current iteration of our faith tradition and consider how we might adapt to remain a beacon of hope in this moment in history.
Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 10 a.m. – “C is for Creativity - Church in Costume,” –Claire Johnson, LCUUC Member
Halloween is around the corner! What better way to bring out your inner "kid" and make a costume? And even better, wear it to church on Sunday! It's time to put on your thinking caps, bring in the cardboard from the garage, and fire up your hot glue guns. I invite everyone, young and old, to come to church in your best Halloween costume! There will be small prizes for "best home-made costume" for kids and adults, as well as "best hat/mask". Turn on the artist from within and have some fun.
Halloween is around the corner! What better way to bring out your inner "kid" and make a costume? And even better, wear it to church on Sunday! It's time to put on your thinking caps, bring in the cardboard from the garage, and fire up your hot glue guns. I invite everyone, young and old, to come to church in your best Halloween costume! There will be small prizes for "best home-made costume" for kids and adults, as well as "best hat/mask". Turn on the artist from within and have some fun.
Mission Statement: LCUUC is a diverse religious community supporting one another in our spiritual search for truth, meaning and compassionate connection. Based on the Unitarian Universalist Principles and the transforming power of love, we strive for positive change in the world.
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Hours:
Administrative Hours: Tues, Weds, Fri. 8am - 4pm (Call for an appointment) Rev. Matt Aspin, LCUUC Minister Mon, Tues, Weds. 9am - 5pm |
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