UUCDC Sermons

Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday

January 14, 2018

This Sunday Rev. Peter and our Director of Religious Education Chrissy Bushyager lead us in a remembrance and celebration of the civil rights movement of the late 20th century and Dr. King's role in that larger movement. Through story-telling, images and music, we engage in a communal act of remembrance, and reaffirm our intention to continue the long march toward racial justice.

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Rev. Peter Friedrichs and DRE Chrissy Bushyager

Mission Accomplished or Mission Impossible?

January 7, 2018

We begin a new year with our attention focused on the spiritual theme of "Intention." This Sunday Rev. Peter will reflect on the importance of mission and purpose, both for organizations and individuals. Do you have a personal mission statement? How might your life be different if you did?

Rev. Peter Friedrichs

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New Year's Eve Service

December 31, 2017

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Rev. Libby Smith

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Christmas Eve Day: Multiple Services

December 24, 2017

Sunday Morning at 10:00 am: The Gospel According to "Mary"

Mary Oliver's poetry speaks deeply to our human experience and is often considered "scripture" in Unitarian Universalist churches. On this the morning of Christmas Eve, Rev. Peter offers a service celebrating the poetry of Mary Oliver.

Sunday afternoon at 5:30: "Service of Stories and Songs"

We celebrate the holiday, taking us on a journey from the secular to the sacred sure to be enjoyed by children of all ages.

Sunday evening at 7:00: "Service of Lessons and Carols"

A traditional candlelight service.

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Rev. Peter Friedrichs

Peace of the Season

December 17, 2017

As we rush headlong toward the Christmas holiday, with all its pressures and demands, this Sunday Rev. Peter and Worship Associate Rob Sartain help to remind us that "the reason for the season" is the rediscovery of peace. Come enjoy a peaceful service to start off your week before the holiday.

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Rev. Peter Friedrichs

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Hope for the Holidays

December 10, 2017

This Sunday is our annual "Deck the Halls" services. The festive and unique tradition helps us all prepare to celebrate the holiday season. Each service includes holiday workshops from cookie-decorating to "greening" the church building to singing in the pick-up choir.

Rev. Peter Friedrichs

I Need a Miracle (Every Day)

December 3, 2017

"I Need a Miracle (Every Day)"

This Sunday we begin an exploration of December's monthly spiritual theme of "Hope." Rev. Peter and Worship Associate Josie Cressler reflect on how we nurture and cultivate hope in our personal lives and in our community, and on the question of what sustains us in times that feel hopeless. With the approach of Christmas, how does the promise of a savior help to maintain hope?

Rev. Peter Friedrichs

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Andrew Weber

November 26, 2017

The call to serve others is at the heart of our faith. And when we have more than we need, it's easy to answer that call to serve. But when our own lives don't feel so abundant, it may be harder to remember that serving others also helps ourselves.

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Rev. Libby Smith

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Growing Good

November 19, 2017

This Sunday we held our annual Thanksgiving service. Through story, song and our traditional Pumpkin Bread and Cider Communion, we celebrate the abundance of the season.

Rev. Peter Friedrichs and DRE Chrissy Bushyager

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What’s in Your Cornucopia?

November 12, 2017

Does your cup runneth over? In this traditional time of harvest and thanksgiving, we are called to count our blessings. As we continue our exploration of this month's spiritual theme of "Abundance," Rev. Peter and Worship Associate Norma Lewis share their reflections on the nature and sources of abundance in their lives.

Rev. Peter Friedrichs

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