While these times are challenging, we the people have the power to make all our voices heard by living our UU principles. This Sunday service was led by members of the UUCGL Social Justice Ministry Team. We also acknowledged our graduating seniors and the many volunteers who keep our Faith Development program thriving.

This Mother's Day, we celebrate the work of all who mother and do the work of nurturing, caregiving, and tending to others’ needs. Together we'll honor that work and imagine a world that holds it at the center. —Rev. Chris Scheller, Worship Leader

Recently, the beloved Muppet Elmo asked an innocent question on his Twitter account (yes, Muppets have social media accounts!): “How is everybody doing?” Thousands of people – mostly Americans – poured out their hearts in response to this furry imaginary friend’s gentle question. We’ll talk about it. — Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein, Worship Leader #SundayService #UU #unitarianuniversalist #Elmo

When we make others feel truly seen, we impact their lives and our own in profound ways. How might we expand our capacity to see the full humanity in each person we encounter? Please join Rev. Beth this Sunday to explore this essential spiritual practice at the heart of every healthy person, family, community, and society. –Rev. Beth Robbins, Guest Worship Leader

In times of suffering and danger, joy can seem unrealistic, even irresponsible. Yet in the long struggle for peace, justice, and freedom, joy may be indispensable. How can we nourish and cultivate authentic joy? —Guest Worship Leader, Rev. Fred Small.

"The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence," wrote Trappist monk and peace activist Thomas Merton. "The frenzy of our activism neutralizes our work for peace. . . . It destroys the fruitfulness of our own work, because it kills the root of inner wisdom which makes work fruitful." As we work together for social and environmental justice, how do we remain grounded in a peaceful spirit? What can we learn from trees? —Guest Worship Leader, Fred Small

Wisdom traditions teach us that what we release with love and what we carry forward are not two different things. As Rev. Chris prepares to transition to a new ministry, this Sunday we explore goodbyes — why they're hard, why they matter, and what stays with us when we are willing to let go.

We celebrate the Easter mystery and new life together. #UU #SundayService #EasterSunday

The Transcendentalists wrote of nature being the greatest example of God's work. With this and Easter in mind, this sermon will be an inspiration as we look for hope in the world. —Rev. Hank Peirce, Guest Worship Leader