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Emancipation Day Service

Join us for a powerful Emancipation Day Service, “Meet the Moment: Freedom’s Unfinished Work,” honoring both Florida’s May 20th Emancipation Day and Juneteenth. Through story, song, and spirit, we’ll reflect on freedom as a living, ongoing journey—and what it asks of us in a time of rising attacks on marginalized communities. Together, we’ll honor our ancestors, recommit […]

Growing a Beloved Community: Part 5

Every 3rd Sunday, we invite you to GLOW Sundays—a special six-part worship series inspired by Growing a Beloved Community: 12 Hallmarks to a Healthy Congregation by Tom Owen-Towle. This month marks Part 5 of 6, focusing on the interconnected practices of respect and nurturing stewardship. Together, we’ll reflect on how honoring one another’s dignity and […]

Imagination: Peril and Possibility

What if the upheaval of our times is not just an ending, but a beginning? Inspired by Rev. Dr. Liza Rankow’s Healing Conversations, this service explores the deeper meaning of “apocalypse” as revelation—a sacred uncovering. In the midst of collapse, we are invited to imagine restoration, healing, and radical transformation. Together, we’ll ask: How do […]

The Flower Communion and Volunteer Appreciation Sunday

The UU Flower Communion is a beloved ceremony that brings us closer together over an abundance of natural beauty, reminding us that we are sacred pollinators just like the birds, bats, bees, and butterflies who we pay special attention to in this blooming time of year. Please bring a plant-gift to share—flowers, herbs, food, and […]

Uniting Our UU Values: Climate Justice and a Resilient Future for All

Join us for a special Earth Day service, a lay-led follow-up to our 2024 UU Climate Justice Revival. Together, we’ll continue reimagining a future rooted in collective liberation and environmental justice. Through worship, shared reflections, and a guided Climate Justice Visioning exercise, we’ll explore how to deepen our commitments and more fully embody our Unitarian […]

Easter & GLOW Sunday

Every 3rd Sunday, we invite you to GLOW Sundays, a special series inspired by Growing a Beloved Community: 12 Hallmarks to a Healthy Congregation by Tom Owen-Towle. These services illuminate how we nurture a community where all feel valued, seen, and empowered to participate in our collective journey. This Easter Sunday, we explore Hallmark 7: […]

Joy: Moments of Bliss

Have you ever experienced a moment of connection with the universe? Perhaps you were out walking or listening to beautiful music when you felt an indescribable joy. You lost awareness of where you were, in both time and place. But how does this happen? During blissful moments, the parts of our brain that sustain our […]

Joy: The Freedom Found in Foolishness

This Sunday, we kick off our monthly theme, The Practice of Joy, by embracing the sacred gift of “foolishness.” In a world that often requires seriousness, we know a bit of silliness and good-hearted frivolity make life more delightful. As Ralph Waldo Emerson reminds us, “Be silly. Be honest. Be kind.” Together, we’ll explore how […]

Herstory, Our Story: Honoring the Legacy of Women Leaders

Throughout history, women have shaped movements, nurtured communities, and led with courage and conviction. This Women’s History Month, we honor the legacy of trailblazing women, past and present, including Rev. Violet Kochendoerfer, UUCT’s first minister. Her leadership paved the way for a faith community rooted in justice and inclusion. Together, we’ll reflect on the power […]

71 Years of Spirit and Song: Trusting Our Talents

Join us for a joyful and inspiring Lay-Led Anniversary Service on March 23rd, where we celebrate the many talents within our UUCT community! This special service will be a showcase of the gifts, creativity, and spirit of our congregation—whether through music, storytelling, poetry, dance, or other unique expressions. Sign up is closed, but if time […]