APRIL 2026 – Embracing Possibility

Friday, April 3, 2026, at 7:30pm

“Tenebrae Service”

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

Tenebrae is a religious service of Western Christianity held during the three days preceding Easter Day, and characterized by the gradual extinguishing of candles and by a “strepitus” or “loud noise” taking place in total darkness near the end of the service.

Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 10:30am

“Lessons On Possibilities From The Dandelion: An Easter Worship Service“

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

The dandelion, which is considered by many to be a nuisance, has much to teach this Easter about possibilities. Come this Easter, and let us learn together.

Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 10:30am

“The Darkness of the Womb”

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

What if this darkness is not the darkness of the tomb, but the darkness of the womb? What if our America is not dead but a country still waiting to be born? What if the story of America is one long labor?” Let us explore together these insightful questions by activist and poet Valarie Kaur in the context of today’s America.

Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 10:30am

“Everything Is Local Now”

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

As the world seems to be collapsing around us and hope appears to be shrinking, let us focus our energy on what is in front of us – our homes, neighborhoods, and local communities. Come and let us explore this idea together.

Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 10:30am

“Earth Day Worship Service”

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire and Green Team

MAY 2026 – Awakening Curiosity

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 5:30pm

“Beltane Ritual”

Worship Leaders: Mystic Grove CUUPs

Location: Gore Hall

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Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 10:30am

“The RE Service and Child Dedication”

Worship Leaders: Judith Stein-Farrall / RE Committee / Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario 

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Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 10:30am

“New Member Ritual & Mother’s Day”

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

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Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 10:30am

Let’s Talk About Bruno Worship Service

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

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JUNE 2026

Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 10:30am

“Flower Communion Worship Service”

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

Come… Let us engage in our flower communion ritual in an intentional way and in the name of freedom in a time where that seems scarce. And don’t forget to bring flowers to commune with those that others bring.

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Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 10:30am

“Volunteer Appreciation & Inverse Water Communion Service”

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

Come be celebrated for all that you do and how you give freely. 1U doesn’t happen without you. So come and be celebrated.