In the wake of this week’s election, we gather to mourn, to sing, to pray, and to recommit to upholding the truth that every person is inherently worthy.

This is a time of year when many wisdom traditions and cultures honor and remember those who have died. At this service we will remember those in our community who have died in the last year, as well as ritually honor our other beloved dead. An open-table Christian Communion follows the service; all are welcome.

We are called to freely and compassionately share. What does that look like in the context of the violence and exclusion around us?

We begin exploring our UU shared value of generosity this Sunday. What does this value mean to us here and now? “We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope. We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.

Our new statement of UU values puts love at the center and reminds us that our free faith is created through a network of promises. On this Sunday, we explore the new values in more depth (and with a silly mnemonic).

How do we “grow the church?” What does “growth” mean in this context? On this Sunday we talk about faith formation, hospitality, and fun.

We explore themes of homecoming and change with the UU Water Ceremony service.An open-table Christian Communion follows the service. All are welcome. Note: We return to a 11am start time starting on this Sunday.

Our worship format today is a little different. You’ll be invited to sing a capella, to light candles, and to reflect together on a story.