Archives: Services

Readings Service

Please join us for a readings service on August’s monthly theme of Inclusion. Kathy O’Laughlin will facilitate, with assistance from members of the Sunday Services Team, and all are invited to share with the congregation in various forms, such as readings, poems, songs, art, etc. … read more.

Beloved Community for Every Body

Disability Pride month is over, but you can be an advocate for disabled people every day. CUF member Jen Salamone, through personal reflection and UU sources, will explore what it means to be disabled in our Beloved community. Continuing our monthly theme of Inclusion, join … read more.

Matin on Inclusion

Traditionally, a “matin” is a service of song and prayer. Our version of a matin is a service of music, reflection, and blessings. Join us for meditations and music on Inclusion, our theme for August. Music by Candy Davis.

Allowing our Endings to Become Beginnings

CUF member Mallory Keith reflects on her personal experiences of endings and beginnings to help cope with the uncertainties of today.

Living with Change

When things around us change — and they just keep on doing that! — we need to adjust, which can be thrilling, uncomfortable, awkward, and/or transformative. As a congregation, we’re in the midst of a major change, a ministerial transition with a significant degree of uncertainty. CUF’s Emeritus Minister Bill Sasso will help us explore together what might help us adapt, over the next few months, to this time of opportunity and challenge.

The Times They Are A-Changin’

CUF member Tim Hoke explores the philosophy of personal transitions and the psychological process of change, focusing on how individuals navigate shifts in their lives from one state to another. Emphasizing the internal journey of letting go of old identities and embracing new ones, often involving a “neutral zone” of uncertainty before a new beginning. Discussing acknowledging the inherent difficulty of transitions, highlighting the need for self-compassion and recognizing that growth and learning can emerge from these experiences.

A Matin Service

Traditionally, a “matin” is a service of song and prayer. Our version of a matin is a service of music, reflection, and blessings. Join us for meditations and music on Transformation, our theme for July. Music by Elana Floyd-Kennett.

Endings and Beginnings

Rev. Sarah’s final service at CUF will honor all that we’ve learned during our shared ministry. We’ll mark the end of her presence in the Fellowship with rituals of release and blessings and mark a beginning with the New Member Recognition ceremony. All are welcome … read more.

Seasons of Change

The only constant is change and transitions are in the nature of, well, Nature. CUF member Eric Terrell leads this service considering the Summer Solstice, Pride Month, School Break, Rev. Sarah’s new adventure, the Fellowship’s new adventure, and a whole host of other transitions. How … read more.

Interfaith Pride Service at First Christian Church

First Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church is the host of this year’s joyous interfaith celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion. CUF will “decamp” to join with Church of the Good Shepherd (UCC), First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, St. Peter’s Church (UCC). Music by Interfaith Pride … read more.