What are we holding in our arms right now–physically, emotionally, mentally? If we set down despair, might we have more room to embrace the tangible possibilities that Love brings? Let’s re-member, in our bodies and our souls, that hope is alive in and through us! Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderIan Van Sice (he/him), … Continue reading The Power of Our Embrace

This Sunday we celebrate Easter and the Flower Ceremony, two deeply meaningful traditions from our religious past. What joy and hope can they bring us now? Come be surprised and embraced by our inclusive and defiant Love! Online or in person, please bring a flower or sprig from your garden or park (or elsewhere) to … Continue reading Coming Back to Life!

The Open Circle – UUCG’s group for female-identifying folx – has gifts to share about how to be present for and with each other. Open Circle members co-create this experiential all-generations service. Please do join us! Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderBritt Parris (she/they), Worship Associate Find today’s Order of Service here. Join us … Continue reading Being Present for Each Other

Truly paying attention to the people, creatures, and things around us–to the world that we can see, hear, and touch–opens us up both to the wonders and to the pain of being alive. Sometimes we want to take a break from all those feelings–but what do we miss when we do? This morning, through song … Continue reading How to Fall in Love…Again!

Let’s draw inspiration from stories of resilient people, and the practices that helped them become resilient! This Sunday, we offer our Communal Pastoral Prayer. Be sure to fill out a card as you enter the sanctuary, or write in the chat online, a joy or sorrow you want Rev. Nancy to lift up aloud, so … Continue reading Stories of Resilience

*THIS SUNDAY’S WORSHIP SERVICE WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY* What is resilience? Could resilience be the capacity to sit with grief for a while because we know we are not alone? Could resilience be a letting-go so that there’s room to grow? Could resilience be something we can always restore? Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), … Continue reading ONLINE ONLY – Resilience as a Renewable Resource

This Sunday, members of our Resisting Fascism Team share personal stories of transformation and hope as they discover small and large ways to practice resistance. We will honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and we’ll invite our own contributions to creating a more peaceful and loving world in 2026. Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), … Continue reading The Small Acts Matter

Our inclusive and defiant love calls us to focus on community care. It promises us companionship and joy when we show up for our communities, working for safety in the face of fear, managing discomfort for the sake of holy connections. How shall we embody Love this year? Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderDmitri … Continue reading Community Care and the Practice of Resistance

In a wonderful blend of traditional carols and fresh takes on the old story, we celebrate the lasting message of Christmas Eve for Unitarian Universalists and all our beloved kin. Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderBruce Leonard (he/him), Worship Associate Join us in person or online via Zoom.

We celebrate the Winter Solstice this Sunday, exploring the depth of reflection that the longest night invites and celebrating the joy of the sun’s return! How do these practices help us to choose hope this season? In this multigenerational service, we welcome UUCG’s newest members, and we create sun-focused mementos that we can use at … Continue reading Light in the Longest Night