Archives: Services

“Be the Light”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Bjorn Nilson

This year our canvass theme is “Be the Light.” How can we best be the beacon of religious liberalism on the hill– how can our lights shine even more brightly to illumine our hearts and minds and those … read more.

“Fair Play in the Game of Life”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Lauren Keenan

It is self-evident that all people are created equal, some have said – as if equality were a given in this great nation. Our UU principles affirm “equity,” rather than “equality.” Equity and equality are two aspects of … read more.

“Do You Hear the People Sing?”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Christina Zaro

Les Misérables is a classic tale of inequity and the quest for justice. This morning we will explore the themes of this musical, based on the novel by Victor Hugo — a tale of love, betrayal, revolution, idealism, … read more.

“We Live in Hope”

Fletcher Brunson, Jillian Marshall, and Worship Associate Corey Brunson

Many people today are expressing discouragement with the world, citing problems such as climate change, political unrest, and cruelty towards others, Yet this is a situation that has faced each generation for millennia. Love liberates hope. We … read more.

“A Small Act of Love Can Liberate a Life”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Max Cajar

When we think of liberation, we often think of monumental social movements, heroic leaders, and large-scale actions, and yet, it is often small, quiet gestures of love that can make an enormous difference in a life. We certainly … read more.

“Of Dreams and Dreamers”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Celia Barberena

In the summer of 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech in Washington, D.C., which called for civil and economic rights. It is considered one of the most iconic speeches in American history. Best remembered … read more.

“Love Will Set Us Free”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Ray Krise

The great Erma Bombeck wrote a book called Family – The Ties that Bind…and Gag! Love is often thought of as a connecting, binding force, but can it also be a freeing, liberating power as well? We will … read more.

“Do Miracles Exist?”

Bjorn Nilson and Worship Associate Kathleen Sullivan
Albert Einstein said, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Wherein we will ride the horns of this dilemma together.

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“Christmas Eve Candlelight Service”

One service at 5:00 p.m.
(There will be no 10:30 a.m. worship service on December 24.)
Revs. Elaine & Axel Gehrmann, Ray Krise & Robin Jensen

Join us for stories of the season, carols and candlelight. All ages are welcome! And please feel free to bring a plate … read more.

‘Winter Lights – Music Sunday”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann, Jorge Torrez, Lucy Faridany, and the UUCMP Community Choir
For our annual winter holiday Music Sunday, Jorge Torrez, Lucy Faridany and our UUCMP Community Choir will share an inspiring assortment of global music, lighting our way, and calling us to more light, more … read more.