Past Events (Page 12)

The Welcome Table – Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt

Thanksgiving is complicated, but one thing most people enjoy about it is the food! This Sunday, join us for a service of gratitude for the abundance of our planet, and our call to share it. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite pie (sweet or savory) to share during coffee hour. This is a great…

Love Calls Us On – Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt

This week in worship we will welcome new members, breathe in peace and breathe out love, and consider how truth, love, and justice are calling us on as individuals and as a church.

Come What May – Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt

Political engagement has been an important part of being a Unitarian Universalist for generations. As the country heads into a pivotal Election Day, today’s service will focus on how things are with our spirits, and how we can sustain hope and commitment come what may.

Remembrance Sunday: The Courage to Remember

As people all over the world prepare to honor the dead in different ways, we will remember our ancestors and those in our families and communities who have died. Everyone is welcome to bring a picture or two of a friend or loved one you wish to honor during this service. If you plan to…

The Courage to Hope – Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt

In a time when so many hard things keep happening, it’s essential to stay connected with the people, places, and shared efforts that bring us hope. This week in worship we will learn about the work of UUs for Social Justice, the only organization that focuses on advancing UU values at the federal level.

The Courage to be Vulnerable – Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt

Sharon Saltzburg says “vulnerability in the face of constant change is what we share, whatever our present condition.” This Indigenous People’s Day weekend, we consider how the dominant culture’s avoidance of vulnerability harms this country, and how the courage to be vulnerable can help us all get more free.

“Turning: Autumn Wisdom” – Rev. Kristen Grassel Schmidt

This Sunday many in the congregation will be together camping in the Catoctin Mountains. Here at UUCSS we gather for a service of music and readings welcoming the change in seasons, and autumn’s yearly reminder of the beauty of finitude and importance of letting go.

“Finding Purpose” – Rev. Kristen Grassel Schmidt

Changes in the world and our lives often push us to reexamine our sense of purpose. This is as true for congregations as it is for individuals. Join us for a service about the work and joys of discernment.