How often do you sit in the silence? In our modern world we have so many noise making devices that our opportunities for quiet have shrunk. But if it is never quiet how do we learn how to listen? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associate Michele Burton.

Francis David, father of Transylvanian Unitarianism is often (mis)quoted as saying “We need not think alike to love alike.” Whatever the problem with the attribution, this nicely sums up a core tenant of our faith. But do we really mean it? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching.

As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr we ask ourselves how we will live up to his legacy

Many Unitarian Universalists reject the language of creation. We reject the notion that all of the world was made in one moment. But what if we think of creation not as a moment but as a process. And what if the creators were us?

On this first day we come to remember, mourn and celebrate this past year. Join us in a ritual of fire as we clear the slate and prepare for what is coming.

Join us for an evening of Stories and Carols. Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associate Rachel Teates.

How do we honor the deepest truths of each others lives. In the season of Christmas, Hannukah, Solstice, Kwanza and more, how do we make space for other people’s traditions while we honor our own. Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associate Michele Burton.

We often use the words justice and fairness as thought they were interchangeable. But are they. Are there some things that are just but just aren’t fair? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associate Deb Stille. Service music by guest pianist Carole Knisely.

We offer thanks for the gifts we have been given. To what and to whom do those gifts behold us? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associates from the Mozambique Steering Committee. On this Sunday before Thanksgiving, we consider for what, and to whom, we might feel gratitude. The choir sings music of Stephen Schwartz, pianist Pat Spader offers a prelude, and music director David M. Glasgow provides service music.

We often speak of justice and compassion as though they might be in contradiction with each other. On Tuesday we will be called to make a decision in a campaign where both Justice and Compassion have often seemed in short supply. How do we bring these values out of the sanctuary and into the streets, the dinner table and yes, even into the polls? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associate Cheryl Parsons. The 2016 political climate has felt unprecedented for many—even psychiatric professionals are reporting unusual levels of anxiety in their patients, focused on the possible outcomes of Tuesday’s election. Music director David M. Glasgow, the UUCV Choir, and a few special guests share hope and perspective through selections made famous by Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Legend, the Wailin’ Jennys, and more.