Benjie’s Sabbatical

Our music director, Benjie Messer, will be taking sabbatical this spring and summer. He’ll leave on Jan. 1, and return on Aug. 1. Using this extended time for study, reflection and rest is a tradition for religious professionals, and we’re pleased to offer it to Benjie. During that time, Benjie will take a complete break

A picture of Reverend Christine at the pulpit during her installation ceremony

Notes From Your Dance Partner

This is the first week in Advent in the Christian calendar. For the last three years, I have preached on Advent because we were still in the time of the Pandemic and therefore, still in the time of waiting, which is what Advent celebrates. This year, the pandemic still exists (Karen had COVID two weeks

Wildlife Pic of the Week

As space permits, we’ll be showing some of the various wildlife captured in photos from our water basin. We hope you enjoy these photos and thanks to Vince Waldron for his efforts in capturing and cataloging these images.

A picture of Reverend Christine at the pulpit during her installation ceremony

Notes From Your Dance Partner

Joys and Sorrows is one of the most sacred times in our worship service. It is a time when the abstract hurts and happiness can be stated out loud within the community. They are ways for us to provide support, celebrate and connect. They are poignant reminders that–any given week–we are each holding concerns, heartbreak,

A picture of Reverend Christine at the pulpit during her installation ceremony

Notes From Your Dance Partner

Recently, the Early Education Cooperative (EEC) Preschool, the school that is on our campus, let us know that they would not be renewing their lease with UUCP. The preschool was founded by UUCP 62 years ago and was owned and operated by UUCP until 2015. Since then, they have functioned as renters while they’ve figured