Our July “Preaching Along the Potomac” series continues with a watch party at the Church of the Ascension. This week, we visit the Washington Ethical Society (WES) in NW Washington DC, with music provided by the WES Chorus. The WES holds a special place as the only congregation dually affiliated with Unitarian Universalism and Ethical … Continued

Our July “Preaching Along the Potomac” series continues with with a watch party at the Church of the Ascension. This week, we visit the Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring to hear Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt proclaim that “There is More Love Somewhere.” Generations of people have been attracted to UU congregations by the belief that … Continued

Our 10:30 AM service at the Church of the Ascension will feature Rev. Kirk Freeman of Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church speaking on, “A Time for Reckoning.”  He writes, “On this first Sunday of the “Preaching Along the Potomac” series…we will reflect on A. Powell Davies’ words and legacy, asking: what are we called to … Continued

  This Sunday we celebrate our annual multigenerational Flower Communion, proclaiming the depth of meaning and the broadness of love on which the foundations of our beloved community are built. This will be the 101st Flower Communion for Unitarian Universalism. Katy Boyd will read a sermon by Reverend Alison Miller of First Unitarian, Portland. Please … Continued

This week, Gena Wade will share a John W. Gardner essay called “Personal Renewal.” Given as a speech when Gardner was 88, this essay offers observations and advice about learning, growing up as we age, accepting challenges and taking risks, motivation, lifelong vitality, and the meaning of life. Please join us! Remote attendees can always … Continued

We will be continuing with the June theme of renewal with a sermon from Asia Lenae on the necessity of solitude for growth. Eva Miller will lead our service. Remote attendees can always join our service by following the Zoom link below. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97885251657?pwd=OUgwbm9BODh0MGl2bnpOYmJabVllQT09 Meeting ID: 978 8525 1657 Passcode: 884254

  We hope everyone is enjoying the Spring rains that have fallen recently! Our worship theme for June is “The Gift of Renewal.” Jackie Triplett will read a sermon by Rev. Darcey Laine from the UU Church of Cortland, NY who says it is “…a sermon on Ezekiel, dry bones, a blooming amaryllis, the gift … Continued

Pluralism on Pentacost: a UU View, by Gena Wade. This week, we will talk about religious pluralism—what it is, why it matters, and what committing to religious pluralism calls us to do, as members of a liberal faith community.  And learning a bit about the Pentecost observance, too, can help us in this conversation!   … Continued

  This week, in honor of Mother’s Day, we will be hearing the words of some of the founding mothers of Unitarian Universalism and learning about the role of women in shaping our faith as it is today. Please join us! Remote attendees can always join our service by following the Zoom link below. Join … Continued

A recorded sermon by Rev Monica Dobbins of First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. A graduate of Harvard College and a titan of Unitarian Universalist thought, William Ellery Channing delivered a historic 1819 sermon from the pulpit of First Unitarian Church in Baltimore.  His sermon was a direct response to Calvinist pressures in America … Continued