Finding Our Way

Watch the Video (YouTube link) There may be times in life when we find ourselves in the midst of chaos with no apparent way to turn....where the path is unclear and hope has abandoned us. It is a Dark Experience, but, we can offer each other strength and hope. Kate and Martha share the story of their personal journey through a dark, chaotic time in their life and tell how they found the courage to reach out and find a new direction.


Ready or Not, Here We Come

Watch the Video (YouTube link) Join church member Nina Richtman, as she shares her journey of parenthood through foster care and a winding path towards understanding mental illness. What started small has evolved into a deeply spiritual journey which has been, and continues to be, life changing on a large scale. How do we tackle stigma? What will it take to change perceptions on mental illness? Can we drive change through sharing our stories? Join Nina for some thoughtful contemplation.


The Other Road

Watch the Video (YouTube link) In life, we usually are content or set on the path we are on. Many of us travel this road unaware of the possibility that everything about our life can change in the blink of an eye, forcing us to another road where the rules are different and we must learn to adapt.


From Congregation to Community: Looking In, Reaching Out

10 am; Celebrant: Gabrielle Eaton What does it mean to build community? The most radical action might be to talk with another, to hear one another's stories of pain and hope from our own lives. This week we will create an opportunity for you to speak and listen as part of our time together. Plan to share your concerns about life in Central Iowa, about how you are affected by our institutions of church, work, school, and city. Let us begin the conversation: What can we do to make our community work for all?


The Love that Disrupts

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The speakers at a conference Rev. Erin recently attended called participants to be creators of “Revolutionary Love”. They defined this as loving ourselves, loving those who are marginalized, and loving those we consider our opponents. The conference was title, Revolutionary Love: Disruptive Ethics to Dismantle Racism. How might we allow love to disrupt our lives? As we celebrate Father’s Day, let us recall when and how love has been revolutionary in our lives.


Celebrating Our Shared Ministry with Rev. Stringer

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A special service to honor the conclusion of Rev. Mark's ministry with our church. Everyone is invited to attend, enjoy some storytelling, a slideshow, a “charge” to us from Mark, and a ritual of “de-installation”. This is our final service with Rev. Mark, to celebrate 16 years of shared ministry, and to offer thanks and blessings for his future with the ACLU.


Annual Congregational Meeting

11 am ONLY Members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting to: - Vote on Revision to Endowment Fund bylaws - Vote on becoming a sanctuary church - Elect new Board of Trustees and Endowment Development Committee members - Approve the 2017-18 Operating Budget - Celebrate the Unsung UU Award Recipient - Hear the announcement of our new Interim Senior Minister! Learn More...


Ending with the Start

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In August of 2001, Rev. Mark Stringer delivered his first sermon as our settled minister. In that sermon, “Start with the Ending”, Mark spoke about the unique relationship of a minister to a congregation and reminded us that there would come a time when the relationship would, inevitably, end. For this Sunday, Mark’s last preaching in our auditorium as our senior minister, he will revisit the themes of that first sermon, believing that it may have wisdom that could be useful as the congregation prepares to welcome a new interim minister this fall. New members will be recognized at this service. Annual Congregational Meeting at 11 am.


Boldly Being Who We Are

>>Click on the Sermon title to access YouTube link of the sermon and the PDF of the sermon text<< Through this reflection about a few of the “field trips” to other congregations that he has taken during his ministry with us and what he learned in the process, Mark considers what it might take for Unitarian Universalism to become “A Religion for Our Time”? Could it be more simple than we may believe?