What does it mean to say goodbye to our ministry together? Today we will honor our leavetaking of one another through a ritual releasing us from our covenants with one another. Recognizing that our journey is parting course and that we will continue to carry a little bit of one another representing this time where […]
The importance of community is even stronger during times of change. UUCT is going through many changes this summer. As part of this service we offer our thanks to the outgoing members of the Board and offer blessings for those serving on the Board in the coming year. Sunday services: In-person or virtually on Vimeo.Click […]
This week many will be celebrating July 4th as Independence Day. I invite you to reconsider what is being celebrated and how it can represent freedom that did not include liberation for all. How may we be reminded that we cannot truly be free until everyone is truly free. Sunday services: In-person or virtually on […]
This week we explore how our joy, our delight are a form of resistance. There is a need to balance the necessary social justice work in the face of injustice with celebration and living fully rather than letting the joy be taken away by despair. Many are celebrating Pride month and Juneteenth this time of […]
Academia has had a problematic history when dealing with people that are studied and worked with for research. It is the goal of this service to break from this history and give back to the UUCT community by sharing the research which has allowed me to continue my studies in the field of Musicology. Sunday […]
Are we created or do we create our world or is it a mix of both? We will explore the words of the father of Religious Humanism and Unitarian Minister John Dietrich in his 1928 sermon about how the Gods were created as well as the words of Unitarian Minister William Ellery Channing addressing our […]
Life can be messy but there can be such beauty in that too. If we take time to slow down and notice what is really there rather than rushing to fix it or redefine it we may open ourselves up to wonder that we could not have previously imagined. Sunday services: In-person or virtually on […]
The theme this month is Creativity and that can take so many different forms! Creating the future takes creative vision and commitment. Today we will formally dedicate our new Audio-Visual system and welcome our new Tech Specialist. Sunday services: In-person or virtually on Vimeo.Click here to view the service recording
This Sunday, we welcome and celebrate the newest members and friends of the congregation. Our vision statement reminds us that we are a community of communities diverse in body and spirit. It takes intentionality to create community that is truly welcoming and inclusive. Sunday services: In-person or virtually on Vimeo.Click here to view the service […]
Each year, UU congregations across the country recognize their graduating seniors with a bridging ceremony. This is one of many well-loved UU traditions, and one of a few rituals focused entirely on children and youth. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the covenants we hold with our children and youth, our duties to […]
