Our Worship Services

Traditional Services

Our traditional services begin at 10:30am and end at 11:45am with messages given by Rev. Laura Shennum, guest speakers or members of CUUF. Childcare will be available for nursery and preschoolers each Sunday. On Sunday mornings, children K-5 will have religious exploration classes after the Time for All Ages. Please join us for coffee and fellowship immediately following the service.

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Our themes this year will be phrases from our congregational covenant.

Our theme for December is Acting with Compassion and Acceptance

May 6, 2018

December 2, 2018

Acting Our Way into Compassion and Acceptance

10:30am Service                                                           Speaker: Rev. Laura Shennum

                                                                                      Celebrant: Deb Bryant

Quaker Parker Palmer suggests: “You don’t think your way into a new way of acting, you act your way into a new way of thinking.” We will explore this concept and how we can embrace it when we think about compassion and acceptance.

May 13, 2018

December 9, 2018

Golden vs. Platinum Rule

10:30am Service                                                       Speaker: Rev. Laura Shennum

                                                                                  Celebrant: Paige Balling

The Golden Rule is found in over 20 different religions. We will explore why it is important in religious life. Then, we will learn about the Platinum Rule and see how it compares to help us continue our relationship with compassion and acceptance.

December 16, 2018

The Christians and the Pagans

10:30am  Service                                                        Speaker: Christina Davitt

                                                                                    Celebrant: Lynn Madsen

Come find out what happens when a pagan couple reaches out to their Christian relatives in search of a meal and connection on Christmas. What lessons can we learn in acting with compassion and acceptance from these holiday travelers?

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December 23, 2018

 Service of Light

10:30am Service                                                        Speakers: CUUF Youth Group

The CUUF Youth will lead us through a celebration of those throughout history and modern times who have brought light to our world.

December 24, 2018

Christmas Eve Service: The Give-Away

7:00pm  Service                                                        Speaker: Rev. Laura Shennum

                                                                                  Celebrant: Joel Courtney

Join us for an evening of storytelling and singing as we engage in the Native American understanding of the Christmas story.

December 30, 2018

Healing Circle (Fire Communion)

10:30am  Service                                                        Speaker: Deb Miller

                                                                                    Celebrant: Joel Courtney

As the end of the year draws near, join Deb and Joel for the annual Fire Communion service where we will draw from our Native American ancestor’s traditions and use fire to release unwanted energies and attachments, making space for new intentions.