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You Are Not a Lizard!

From the mistaken idea that humans have a remanent “lizard” brain to the rhetoric of the “culture wars,” our contemporary political and social discourse is increasingly supportive of emotional reactivity, encouraging us to react immediately and disproportionately to predictable triggers that seem to carry with … read more.

Worship without Words

Rev. Richard Reese, preaching. As we all know, art is multi-faceted: painting, sketch, photography, sculpture, poetry, dance, fiber arts, calligraphy, metalwork and music, among many other forms. Richard encourages everyone attending the service to bring a piece of art, small or large. The art item … read more.

Where I am from….

Commissioned Lay Minister Teri Cornell leads a worship during which three NUUC folks share something of the spiritual journey that brought them to where they are today.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, … read more.

Living the Questions

The “Question Box Sermon” has become an annual tradition at NUUC. Rev. Susan takes one Sunday in the summer to respond to the questions you ask—and forms a worship service around the answers. If she cannot get to all of the question that Sunday, she … read more.

Words in the Web

Everyone is talking about Generation Z and how they are affecting and will affect the world. Summer Student Minister Noa, a member of Gen Z herself, discusses her generation and some of its varied perspectives on other generations, spirituality, and social justice. 

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Creedless

Unitarian Universalism is creedless, but not purposeless.  Rev. Susan recounts various efforts over the years to describe our faith’s central purpose, including the one presented at this year’s General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association.  

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And Yet…

Student Minister Noa Tobins considers what we can make of the happenings of Pride when surrounded by destruction, grief, and opposition.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, attend online using this … read more.

Not My Table, Hon

Rev. Susan explores the hows and theological whys of maintaining excellent personal boundaries.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, attend online using this link: Join Zoom Meeting:

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A Critique of Cynical Reason

Feeling negative about the upcoming election cycle?  Rev. Ritchie talks about how to avoid the kind of cynicism that leads to apathy and inaction, even while acknowledging the world is broken in all kinds of places. 

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How Shall We Remember?

Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday created to mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on … read more.