Rev. Debra Guthrie-Joyce

Principles 7 and 8

On this Sunday we turn to the 7th and 8th Principles: respect for the interdependent web of all existence and the call to dismantle racism and other oppressions within ourselves and our institutions. These principles stretch us beyond comfort and into accountability.… more

Principles 5 and 6

In this service, we’ll reflect on the 5th and 6th Principles: the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process, and the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. From congregational meetings to global hopes, we’ll ask what it means to practice shared power faithfully and imperfectly.… more

Principles 3 and 4

This week we explore the 3rd and 4th Principles of Unitarian Universalism: acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth, and a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. What does it really mean to be a community where people are welcomed as they are and also gently encouraged to grow?… more

The First and Second Principles

What does it mean to affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person? And how do we practice justice, equity, and compassion in human relations when the world feels strained and divided? In this first of a 4-part series exploring the Principles of Unitarian Universalism, we turn to the foundation stones of our faith. The 1st Principle calls us to see one another as sacred beyond measure. The… more

Sacred Disagreement

What if disagreement isn’t a failure of community, but a test of it? In this service, we’ll explore how covenant can hold us when opinions pull us apart. How do we stay curious instead of cruel? Brave without being brittle? Come reflect on what it means to disagree without disappearing from one another.… more

“Soup-er Bowl Sunday” – The Stories We Tell Ourselves

We are made of stories—some we chose, some we inherited, some that quietly chose us. This service invites us to listen for the stories shaping our lives: the helpful ones, the harmful ones, and the ones ready to be rewritten. Together we’ll explore memory, meaning, and the gentle power of telling ourselves truer tales.… more

The Work of Christmas

Inspired by Howard Thurman’s beloved poem, this service invites us to reflect on the deeper call of the season: what happens after the angels sing and the star fades? Rev. Debra will guide us in exploring the real work of Christmas—bringing hope, healing, and justice into a world that continues to need our love.… more

Christmas Eve Service

A Night of Reflection and Light. Join Rev. Debra for a poignant Christmas Eve service filled with music, scripture, candlelight, and Unitarian Universalist theological reflection. Together we will explore the beauty and meaning of the Christmas story—its
hope, its mystery, and its enduring call to compassion.… more

Holiday Sing-A-Long

Warm up your vocal cords and gather for an hour of festive cheer! We’ll sing our way through favorite holiday tunes — both secular and nostalgic Christmas classics. No rehearsals, no perfection needed—just community joy, laughter, and the simple pleasure of making music together.… more

The Magic Payout

This uplifting service explores the surprising ways generosity enriches our own lives. Using stories, reflections, and a little seasonal sparkle, we’ll consider how giving—of
time, resources, compassion, and presence—transforms both the world and the giver. Come ready to feel inspired.… more