Archives: Services

Freedom & Creativity

“The creative act is the defiance of habit, the declaration of freedom.” — Marty Rubin Every piece of art we create, every poem we whisper, every song we sing, every dream we dare to envision—each is an expression of our deepest freedom. This meditative worship service welcomes you into the gentle, sacred space where creativity […]

Bridging Ceremony: Honoring our Transitions

In UU tradition, “bridging” is the ritual of celebrating our children’s transitions from youth to young adulthood, typically associated with graduating high school. Join us this Sunday for a multi-generational worship service in which we celebrate the transitions that our youth are undergoing and the many other transitions our community at large are experiencing as […]

Imagination as Healing

Join us for a worship service continuing the Soul Matter’s theme of imagination. Together, we will explore the powerful role imagination plays in our personal journeys towards a greater sense of wholeness. Through singing, reflection, and shared stories, we’ll delve into the transformative power of creative thought and the healing process. Asking questions like “When […]

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 in Respect & Stewardship

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 […]