Rev. Julie Lombard, Minister

For over 70 years Unitarian Universalists have been bringing a flower on this day from their own gardens or from a field or roadside. All blooms are welcome! This ritual signifies that it’s by our own free will that we join with one another and our gathered flowers are a symbol of our unity. The significance of the flower communion is that no two flowers are alike, just as no two people are alike, yet each has a unique contribution to share. Our bountiful bouquet would not be the same without the addition of each flower, and thus it is with our church community, it would not be the same without all souls. Please join us for this special worship service – an affirmation of our ever blooming beloved community.

Rev. Julie Lombard

Let us rejoice for this special time of our church year celebration. We have spent another bold and beautiful year together; we have much to be thankful for and praise. Let us reflect back over our year and all the good work we’ve done here as we’ve served the wider community. Join us for spiritual merriment as we recall the days gone by and we spotlight all those who serve and make up our devoted lay leadership.

Jennifer Revill, Service Leader

Quakers (“Friends”) traditionally base their worship services on expectant waiting. They take the Psalmist’s advice literally: “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Meeting in unadorned rooms to avoid distraction, there is no minister leading the service; and with no prearranged prayers, readings, sermons, or hymns, the service becomes a container for Spirit to become present to each, and for each to respond in his or her own way. This may be a private revelation, or an inspiration to stand and speak to the assembled group. In our service, we will respectfully observe some of the traditional Quaker practices while staying true to our Unitarian Universalist church traditions. What happens when these two streams are blended? Come, sit quietly, and find out.

Rev. Julie Lombard, Stacey Sherman, and Sunday School Gang

May 14 Service at 10:30 AM

Featuring: Amanda Bartlett, Terri Hansen, and Susan Folkins

Rev. Julie Lombard

The Root Service is a beloved tradition in this church—a worship service where we hear faith journeys of those from our pews. On this Mother’s Day, we will hear from three of our mothers as they tell us the truth of their spiritual journey and how it led them to arrive at our beloved community. Each story holds a mysterious reality which will reveal something new about the storyteller, and it may reveal something new in the hearts of each listener. Come and be a part of this long tradition as these sacred stories are shared.