Announcements

September's Plate Recipient

Meadville Lombard Theological School is a UU graduate institution in Chicago whose mission is to educate ground-breaking leaders who will awaken individuals and communities to liberation and justice, and build world-healing communities. It is one of only two seminaries dedicated specifically to UU ministerial education in the U.S. It is also the alma mater of Rev. Lennox, who received their Master of Divinity degree there in 2021.

REMEMBER: Write “Plate” on your check’s memo if you want half of your gift to go to this month’s designated non-profit; write “Pledge” if you want it to count towards your annual pledge; checks with no memo designation will go to Unpledged Gifts and support the church’s operating budget.

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Nominate a Share the Plate Recipient Organization

**Last month, a check totaling $1,102.88 was donated to AMiracle4Sure. Also, a check totaling $1,294.00 was donated to the UU Trauma Response Ministry in honor of the Installation of Rev. Bran Lennox. Thank you for supporting our beloved community with your generous plate gifts!**

Help Us Light the Chalice

Each Sunday, we gather around the light of our chalice—a simple flame that reminds us of our shared community, our values, and the light we carry into the world. We’re looking for children, youth, and adults who would like to help light the chalice during Sunday morning worship. It’s a small but meaningful way to participate in our shared worship and help us begin our time together with intention and warmth.

Would you like to light the chalice? We’d love to have you join us! If you’re interested, please reach out to Cory to sign up or learn more. No special experience is needed—just a willingness to share your light with our community.

Garden Work Day

The Grounds & Garden Team has scheduled a garden work day on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. We'll be working in the rain garden, transplanting peonies and hydrangeas, planting muhly grass and thinning out some plants to prevent overcrowding. We'll have FREE perennials to give away - hellebores (lenten rose), hostas and pulmonaria. Please consider joining us - we would love to meet you in the garden!

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UCH Auction

On Saturday, November 7 we will connect our community at the 2026 UCH Auction, Connecting Communities, Coast to Coast. Please be a UCH hero and consider donating an event, service, or item (worth at least $50). Provide details by October 1 to make it into the Auction Booklet. Contact uchauction@gmail.com to share details and ask questions. You can now buy your tickets in the Common Room after Sunday service ($10 individual/$20 family) and sign up before October 18 if you need childcare.

Next Sunday, September 27

Worship Service – 10:30 am

"Animal Blessing: Not Hard to Love"

Rev. Bran Lennox

Our fuzzy friends have a way of reminding us that we need only love to be lovable. Please bring a photo of your beloved animals and/or an object of theirs to be blessed.