May 3, 2026
Speaking the Name of God
Rev. Drew Frantz
In our multi-religious denomination we have many different ideas about the divine, images of the divine, and names for the divine. Richard Rohr tells us that in the Jewish tradition, the name for God cannot be spoken–but it can be breathed. Seeking ultimate truth and trying to give a name to it is as old as humanity itself. Unitarian Universalism calls on us to engage in that quest on our own terms.
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May 10, 2026
It’s All Right to Cry
Rev. Drew Frantz
Humans are the only species that cries tears to express emotion. Unfortunately, we often suppress this natural bodily function because crying has a negative connotation in our society. Crying has great benefits that are emotional, spiritual, social and physical. It is time that we reclaim the power of crying and re-set the cultural norms around it.
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May 17, 2026
The State of Our Union
Rev. Drew Frantz
As we near the end of the Fellowship’s program year, this Sunday is the annual meeting where we conduct the business of the Fellowship. While the annual meeting focuses on finance and governance, it’s also a good opportunity to reflect on the health of the congregation as a covenantal community of support and spirituality. Like a US president delivering a State of the Union address, the message from the pulpit will be a reflection on the state of our fellowship.
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May 24, 2026
Reflections on Memorial Day
Norma Bailey
Considered by many Americans to simply provide a three-day weekend kicking off the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, a federal holiday celebrated on the last Monday of May, has a rich history. Norma Bailey will provide that history as well as several brief readings to help us reflect on its true meaning.
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May 31, 2026
Child Dedication
Rev. Drew Frantz
This Sunday we honor the children in our congregation with a dedication ceremony. In Unitarian Universalist tradition, this is usually done with the gift of a rose with the thorns removed–representing the way we protect young children from harm to the best of our ability. At a coming of age ceremony for teenagers, the rose is presented intact with the thorns–representing the mixture of beauty and challenge in life that we try to prepare our children for. Recognizing that children are vital to the flourishing of our congregation, we dedicate ourselves to the children of the congregation, for whom all of us share love and responsibility.
Order of Service
Speaking the Name of God
Rev. Drew Frantz
In our multi-religious denomination we have many different ideas about the divine, images of the divine, and names for the divine. Richard Rohr tells us that in the Jewish tradition, the name for God cannot be spoken–but it can be breathed. Seeking ultimate truth and trying to give a name to it is as old as humanity itself. Unitarian Universalism calls on us to engage in that quest on our own terms.
Order of Service
Sermon
May 10, 2026
It’s All Right to Cry
Rev. Drew Frantz
Humans are the only species that cries tears to express emotion. Unfortunately, we often suppress this natural bodily function because crying has a negative connotation in our society. Crying has great benefits that are emotional, spiritual, social and physical. It is time that we reclaim the power of crying and re-set the cultural norms around it.
Order of Service
Sermon
May 17, 2026
The State of Our Union
Rev. Drew Frantz
As we near the end of the Fellowship’s program year, this Sunday is the annual meeting where we conduct the business of the Fellowship. While the annual meeting focuses on finance and governance, it’s also a good opportunity to reflect on the health of the congregation as a covenantal community of support and spirituality. Like a US president delivering a State of the Union address, the message from the pulpit will be a reflection on the state of our fellowship.
Order of Service
Sermon
May 24, 2026
Reflections on Memorial Day
Norma Bailey
Considered by many Americans to simply provide a three-day weekend kicking off the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, a federal holiday celebrated on the last Monday of May, has a rich history. Norma Bailey will provide that history as well as several brief readings to help us reflect on its true meaning.
Order of Service
May 31, 2026
Child Dedication
Rev. Drew Frantz
This Sunday we honor the children in our congregation with a dedication ceremony. In Unitarian Universalist tradition, this is usually done with the gift of a rose with the thorns removed–representing the way we protect young children from harm to the best of our ability. At a coming of age ceremony for teenagers, the rose is presented intact with the thorns–representing the mixture of beauty and challenge in life that we try to prepare our children for. Recognizing that children are vital to the flourishing of our congregation, we dedicate ourselves to the children of the congregation, for whom all of us share love and responsibility.
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