Sermons

Sermons during our Sunday morning services are given by our minister on most Sundays. On other Sundays, you may find members of our own congregation delivering a sermon rooted in his or her own area of expertise or experience. Occasionally, a guest minister provides inspiration. No matter who is at the pulpit, you are assured to be challenged and recharged after a UUCC sermon.

Sermon Topics For This Month:

September 5 (10:00 a.m.)

"The Work of Our Lives: Coping with Labor Tensions in a Recession."-- From the Arizona immigration law to long term unemployment to employee rebellion, our whole culture is struggling with how to view the realities of labor in today’s world. This morning we begin an exploration of some of the faith issues surrounding this topic. Rev. Terre

September 12 (9:15 and 11:00 a.m.)

"Honoring the Waters of the Earth."-- This annual intergenerational ritual is a time for our community to gather after summer adventures. This year we are mindful of the health of water around the globe. As we honor the waters that nourished us this summer, let us focus on caring for our Earth. Please bring water from your travels and life to share in this special service.

September 19 (9:15 and 11:00 a.m.)

“Family, Forgiveness and the Heartstrings of Relationships."-- The concept of forgiveness, the central focus of the Jewish high holy days, offers the human family the opportunity to reflect on how forgiveness is an integral part of relationships. Rev. Terre

September 26 (9:15 and 11:00 a.m.)

Rev. Jennifer Ryu, minister of the Williamsburg congregation will be preaching at UUCC and Rev. Terre will be preaching in Williamsburg.

Past Sermon Topics

“Architecture of Self” – Rev. Alane Cameron Miles. Parent or child, friend or employee, philosopher or gardener? We think that we each define ourselves, but much of whom we are comes from the outside influences, connections, perceptions and genetics. What does this science of the self mean to you as a Unitarian Universalist?

“People Magic” – Rev. Margaret Keip. Pursuing Gandhi's view of violence as anything that violates the integrity of something living, and bringing it home to everyday life with each other. To get where we long to go, this is the best place to begin.

"Taking a Stand" – Rev. Jennifer Youngsun Ryu. Does the church belong in the public square? Do we have an obligation to proclaim our truth to the world? Or is religion solely a private matter?

“Food, Glorious Food” — Nancy Ottenritter and Andrea Westcott. We celebrate with food. It nourishes our bodies, families, communities, and planet. Explore how we can sustain all of those by reflecting upon our relationship with food.

“We Forgive Ourselves and Each Other, We Begin Again In Love” — Rev. Terre Balof. The Jewish High Holy Days remind us of the importance of practicing forgiveness in our lives. To release others from burdens of guilt and to release ourselves from our own burdens is an important spiritual practice as well as being good for the mind and body as well as the spirit.