In an age that often rewards irony and distance, many are rediscovering the quiet courage of being earnest. This Sunday we explore the spiritual power of sincerity, the liberation of embracing “cringe,” and the deep human longing to care openly in a world that needs our whole hearts. Join us at 10:30AM at our newly … Continue reading On the Importance of Being Earnest

Everyone has a journey that led them to where they are now.  Today Commissioned Lay Minister Teri Cornell speaks about our 3rd principal, “acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations”.  And shares her spiritual journey story from Catholicisim, Presbyterianism, Unitarianism Universalism and now an interest in Kitchen Witchery.  And how … Continue reading The Welcome Table: A Spiritual Journey

For generations, Unitarians have set Jesus and Socrates side‑by‑side as moral teachers. This Sunday we imagine them in conversation, exploring how their shared courage, compassion, and questions can guide our own lives.  A playful title opens a deeper exploration of what Jesus and Socrates share: courage, compassion, and the art of asking better questions. What … Continue reading Jesus and Socrates Walk into a Bar

What does it look like to talk about Unitarian Universalism without slipping into the assumptions that make so many of us wary of religious outreach? Through story, reflection, and gentle practice, we’ll explore how to speak about Unitarian Universalism  with clarity and warmth. Join us at 10:30AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home … Continue reading You are Welcome Here: Conversion Unnecessary

Laurie Anderson, a practicing environmental scientist and award-winning poet, discusses how engaging different ways of knowing is essential for motivating environmental stewardship and building a deeper connection with the non-human world. Join us at 10:30AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, attend online using this … Continue reading Thoughts for Earth Day #56: How Science and Poetry Can Save the Planet

Skepticism isn’t just doubt—it’s a spiritual practice of asking deeper questions and resisting easy answers. This Sunday Rev. Susan explores how healthy skepticism can resist fanaticism but also open us to and compassion. Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, attend … Continue reading The Sacred Art of Skepticism

Join us for an Easter celebration of new life, in its variety, diversity, and joy, a service which seeks to answer the question: what does it mean to practice resurrection? Part of our service will include a flower celebration, where flowers are gathered together in communal vases and blessed by the minister. At the end … Continue reading Easter: So Many New Lives

Today we celebrate the the International Trans Day of Visibility, a day to acknowledge and honor trans people. Unitarian Universalists proclaim the complete worth and dignity of trans lives, and so today during the worship Rev. Susan joins with NUUC members to uplift and support the trans and nonbinary people in our lives, our congregations, … Continue reading Out and Proud: A Celebration of Trans Lives and Experiences

Spring beauties, trout lilies, Dutchman’s breeches, and other spring ephemerals will soon bloom – and just as quickly fade as the tree canopy closes. Though we often celebrate what is eternal, grand, and enduring, these delicate flowers offer a different kind of wisdom: that the fleeting can be profound. Director of Religious Exploration Morgan Patten … Continue reading Ephemeral: Loving What Doesn’t Last

Air is more than the stuff we breathe. Across cultures and centuries, it has been imagined as the medium of life, spirit, imagination, and moral connection — the invisible element that binds us to one another and to the wider world. This Sunday Rev. Susan will explore how paying attention to the air, both literal … Continue reading A Breath of Fresh Air