Our regular Sunday services in the Fall, Winter, and Spring
are held at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM with Sunday School and Nursery
available at both services.
The Summer Worship Schedule is a 10:00 AM-only service
beginning the 2nd Sunday in June and ending on Sunday, the day
before Labor Day. There is also one service at 10:00 AM on the
Sunday after Christmas and the Sunday after New Year’s Day.
Each service begins with the lighting of the chalice, the symbol of
Unitarian Universalism and ends with a challenge to renew
our commitment to living our faith.
Services are always
music-filled,
because our congregation is blessed with amazing talent and a
beautifully restored historic pipe organ. You'll find
descriptions of upcoming services in the lower right column of
this page. Each service is unique: here are samplings of past sermons. Frequently
the congregation is invited to "Talk Back", to share their
views on what the minister has said. Join us for conversation
over coffee after each service.
Child and Youth Services
Sunday services for children preschool through fifth grade
begin at the same time as adult services and last 25 minutes
longer. Nursery care and Sunday School are held in George Bray
Hall on the lower level of the church. Officially called "Young
Religious Unitarian Universalists", older children come
together to explore and share their own beliefs, learn more
about world religions and build a community of trust and mutual
support. YRUU Juniors (6th through 8th grade) meet Sunday
mornings from 10:30 to noon and/or Sunday evenings from 6:30 to
8:30 PM. YRUU Seniors (9th through 12th grade) takes place
Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30PM. All YRUU meetings are held
downstairs at the Annex. Detailed
information on these and all other Religious Education programs
for children and adults can be found in our
Prospectus
for Religious Education.
Sunday, Jan 31, 2010 ~
"Happy Birthday, Mr. Fields"
Celebrating the 130th birthday of an American classic, W.C. Fields (b. January 29, 1880), who made us laugh - and think - and taught us subtle theological truths. Our Olympia Brown Choir will be singing at both services.
This Sunday is a 5th Sunday, so the entire collection will go to the UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee).
Sunday, Feb 7, 2010 ~
"Black Roses"
A celebration of African-American history (February is Black History month), with a special nod to the 50th anniversary of when George and Dorothy Bray joined our church in 1960 - making a difference both for us and the wider community.
Speaking of history, there will be a Beyond-These-Four-Walls presentation on the Racine Heritage Museum, which will be our Offertory Outreach recipient for February.
Sunday, Feb 14, 2010 ~
"Standing (and Singing) on the Side of Love"
The children will join us for the first half of this Valentine's Day service. Our children's, adult, and multigenerational choirs will sing. And so will all of us. This would also be a good Sunday to invite a friend who loves love songs!
Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 ~
"A Better Person than I Really Want to Be"
Does church membership challenge us to be better people than we would otherwise be? (If not, why belong? But if so, who can stand the pressure?) Tony Larsen preaching.
Sunday, Feb 28, 2010 ~
"Choose Your Enemies Carefully"
Why? 1. Because we are often known by the enemies we keep. 2. Because we are always in danger of becoming the people we despise (often as a mirror image). And 3. Because what applies on an individual level often applies to national and international politics. Tony Larsen preaching. Our Olympia Brown Choir will sing at this service!
Sunday, Mar 8, 2010 ~
"YOUTH SUNDAY SERVICE"
YRUU Seniors, our high school youth group (YRUU = Young Religious Unitarian Universalists) will present a service to tickle your mind and rock your heart. We will also have a Beyond-These-Four-Walls presentation on Margaret Ann's Place, which will be our Offertory Outreach recipient for March.
The sanctuary
