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A Requiem for George Floyd Special Service

A special service of remembrance on the second anniversary of his death. The WUS Adult Choir and soloists will be joined by a small chamber ensemble to present Henry Mollicone’s Requiem for George Floyd. Rev. Heather Janules and Director of Youth Ministries Sam Wilson will narrate this beautiful and revealing work. The piece honors Floyd’s life by speaking eloquently to the … Continue reading A Requiem for George Floyd Special Service

Youth Sunday

WUSYG Seniors, Director of Youth Ministries & Interim Coordinator of Religious Education Sam Wilson This Sunday is Youth Sunday, the special annual service that includes our beloved graduating seniors’ statements, and a bridging ritual that will mark their transition to Young Adulthood in the UU faith. The rest of the youth group will be contributing … Continue reading Youth Sunday

Meditations in the Desert

During Sabbatical, Rev. Heather participated in #UULent, a practice of focusing on a theme each day and sharing a photograph illustrating the meaning of this theme. This service will draw from these 40 days of paying attention, reflecting, illustrating and offering and invites the community into a similar practice for future sharing. May 15th, 2022 … Continue reading Meditations in the Desert

Dean Pappas – Celebration of Life

All are invited to attend in person or remotely the Memorial Service Celebrating the Life of Dean Pappas Saturday, May 14th, at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary.A reception will follow the service in the Symmes Room or on the Bell Tower Terrace. (Indoor masking will be required in accordance with current WUS COVID protocols.)  Order Of Service … Continue reading Dean Pappas – Celebration of Life

Art, Craft, & Beauty

In this month of “Nurturing Beauty,” this service will explore the meaning behind what we find “beautiful”, what we call “art,” what we call “craft” and the experience of transcendence beauty can evoke. May 8th, 2022 at 10:30 am  Rev Heather Janules Order Of Service for Sunday Worship: Link for Sunday Worship: https://tinyurl.com/WUSlivestream New online visitors … Continue reading Art, Craft, & Beauty

Nesting and Questing: Lessons From a Time Apart

Sabbatical is an intentional time away from one’s vocation. In ministry, sabbaticals grant ministers the opportunity to rest, to explore and to engage in ministry beyond their congregation. May 1st is Rev. Heather’s first day back from a four-month time away. This service will invite us into reflection about what was learned in this time … Continue reading Nesting and Questing: Lessons From a Time Apart

Earth Day

What do we need to live our values out loud? What will inspire us into really changing our behavior? This Earth Day Sunday members of the WUS’ Green Sanctuary Team present a service that will touch on the practical, the spiritual and the visionary as a way to aid us in healing the earth.

Easter Service

Humans have always celebrated transformations., but are we listening to these celebrations. Are we taking in what our festivals of renewal are asking us to do? On this Easter Sunday let us reflect on the ancient stories and find new inspiration for our lives as we too emerge from the darkness of the past. April … Continue reading Easter Service

The Green Knight

April 10th, 2022 at 10:30 am Rev. Hank Peirce What can a 14th century poem about King Arthur tell us, on this Palm Sunday, about impulsive reactions, violence, toxic masculinity, celebrity culture and forgiveness? Come and find out. Order Of Service for Sunday Worship: Order Of Service 4.10.2022 New online visitors can fill out the virtual … Continue reading The Green Knight