The current #MeToo movement has resulted in the toppling of many iconic male figures in America and the exposure of the sordid reality of misogyny and sexual abuse in our culture and in our country. Why is this movement important to our democracy and to our religious tradition, and what is our response to be? … Continued

In celebration of MLK Day weekend, we will consider what King called the “giant triplets of racism, materialism and militarism.” King offered a challenging and radical message that resonates just as loudly today as it did 50 years ago. How will we respond to these challenges here and now?

As Unitarian Universalists, we value the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process, but does this championing of the rights of individuals and individual expression mean that we value all human expression equally? What are the limits of tolerance and free speech? 

Christmas Eve services: 10 a.m.: The Unitarians and Christmas. During the 19th century, Unitarians transformed Christmas from a minor holiday to a major cultural and religious event. Much of the music and many of our contemporary Christmas icons (including Santa Claus, Scrooge, Jingle Bells and more) came about because of the work of Unitarians who … Continued

This service will be comprised of holiday­-themed music from various Sunnyhill members and friends, including the choir, children’s choir, string ensemble and other individuals and groups of all ages and many different styles. Come celebrate music and the season!

Why is the ritual of lighting a candle or lamp (or chalice) so powerful? What does this simple act accomplish, and how does it connect us with others? What does it signify for us? We will explore these questions by means of several stories from the Jewish tradition in preparation for Hanukkah, which begins later … Continued

During this darkest time of the year, we sometimes tend to see only the absence of light rather than the presence of beauty in the darkness itself. What are the gifts of experiencing darkness, and how can we find beauty in dark times?

This service is our opportunity to address our own religious tradition’s history of upholding racism and systems of white supremacy. Together, we can collectively work to dismantle it and amend a long-broken promise to the black lives within our association. The designated offering this Sunday will benefit Black Lives of UU.  

While churches share some things in common with commercial enterprises, there are also some fundamental differences. What are the similarities and differences and why are they important to us as members of a religious community?  

In the Christian tradition, All Souls Day has been a time to remember everyone who has died, everyone who has been part of the gathered community. The phrase “All Souls” has a particularly Unitarian connotation because of something that one of our own “saints,” William Ellery Channing, “I am a living member of the great … Continued