JULY 2026

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

 “Do Me a Favor”

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

Let’s gather for a contemplative worship service and explore the idea of flourishing together and the willingness to be vulnerable.

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

“Love Beyond Belief”

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

Come and let us explore Rev. Dr. Thandeka’s idea of “love beyond belief.”

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

“Lessons From The Mountain”

Worship Leaders: Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

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

“Poetry of Purpose”

Worship Leaders: Linnea Nelson / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario / Melissa Baker / Lisza Matyas / Ted Nelson

Exploring our life’s purpose through poetry and song.

AUGUST 2026

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 10:30 am

“Blessing of the Backpacks”

Worship Leaders: Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 10:30am

“Wholehearted Belonging”

Worship Leaders: Melissa Baker / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 10:30am

“In My Humble Opinion…: An Annual Soapbox Worship Service”

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario / 1U Members & Friends

Come One. Come All. Get on your soapbox and let us know what’s on your mind. Is it Voting Rights? Trans rights? Reproductive justice? The chicken or the egg? Come and be heard from the pulpit for 2 minutes.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 10:30am

“Eastern Spirituality”

Worship Leaders: Katherine Vaccaro / Gregg Buckingham  / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

SEPTEMBER 2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 10:30am

 “Question Box Worship Service“

Worship Leaders: Rev. Margalie Belizaire / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario / 1U Members & Friends

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 10:30am

“Annual Water Communion Worship Service“

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

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:30pm

“Mabon / Fall Equinox Celebration“

Worship Leaders: Mystic Grove CUUPs

OCTOBER 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:30am

 “Bring A Guest To Church” Service

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

Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:30am

“Halloween Service“

Worship Leaders: RE Committee / Judith Stein-Farrall / Aubrey Connelly-Candelario

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 5:30pm, in Gore Hall

“Samhain Celebration”

Worship Leaders: Mystic Grove CUUPs

NOVEMBER 2026

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 10:30am

“UUSC Guest At Your Table Service“

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

Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s annual intergenerational program to raise support for and awareness about critical human rights issues. Come let us have our awareness raised.

Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 10:30am

“Thanksgiving Service”

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

Join us for our Thanksgiving service for another fresh and new rendition of “Stone Soup.”

DECEMBER 2026

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 10:30am

“New Member Ritual Worship Service“

Worship Leader: Rev. Margalie Belizaire 

Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 10:30am

 “Holiday Pageant & Child Dedication Service“

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

Together this Sunday we remember the bright stars that light our sky. We will welcome young lives into our midst and promise to help support them on their journey. We will follow a young angel as they model our values of wonder and open minds as they investigate the great celebrations of this season and find what they need to find just the right light for their corner of the sky.

Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 10:30am

 Christmas “Unboxing Day” Worship Service

Worship Leader: Rev. Margalie Belizaire

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 6pm

“Winter Solstice Celebration Service“

Worship Leaders: Mystic Grove

Through songs, poems, stories, and more, we celebrate the longest night of the year and our hope for the returning light of the sun.

Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 6pm

“Blue Christmas Worship Service“

Worship Leader: Rev. Margalie Belizaire

Come as you are to 1U’s Blue Christmas Service. We recognize that the holiday season can be a sad and difficult time for some. We want to acknowledge this and make room for it; for you, if this is your story. So, we invite you to come and be in a reflective space for the holding of your spirit without the trappings of commercialism. As so moved, we will sing, meditate, and reflect in a warm and supportive setting. Come co-create this supporting and loving space with us. Click here for our Online Worship Meeting room.

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 6pm

“Christmas Eve Early Service”

Worship Leader: Rev. Margalie Belizaire

Let’s come together and celebrate the Christmas holiday. Please bring cookies to share for refreshments after the service.

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 8pm

“Christmas Eve Late Service“

Worship Leader: Rev. Margalie Belizaire

Let’s come together and celebrate the Christmas holiday. Please bring cookies to share for refreshments after the service.

JANUARY 2027

Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 10:30am

“Let Go, Get Grounded, Reach Out – Annual Stations Service” (Intergenerational)

Worship Leader: Judith Stein-Farrall

Come, come as you are to a ritual for All Ages. So often in our lives, we rush headlong into the next thing on our to-do list.  In this second service of the calendar year, let’s create sacred space with one another, slow down long enough to let go of that which no longer serves us, plant seeds of intention to grow in the new year, bless each other, and imagine ways we can reach out to continue to grow together.

Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 5:30pm, in Gore Hall

Imbolc Celebration

Worship Leaders: Mystic Grove CUUPs

Sunday, January 31, 2027 at 10:30am

“All-Music Sunday at First Unitarian!”

Worship Leader: Aubrey Connelly

Join us for a joyful celebration of music and community as we fill the sanctuary with sound! This special service features the many talented musicians of our congregation, along with special guest artists. From solos to ensembles, experience the spirit of Unitarian Universalism through the universal language of music.

FEBRUARY 2027

Sunday, February 07, 2027 at 10:30am

“Animal Blessing Worship Service“

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

Come and bring your furry beloveds with you.  Let us all be in the presence of these wonderful creatures who bring so much love into our lives.  Let us honor and celebrate their resilience. *Bring your pet(s) or a picture of them.

Sunday, February 21, 2027 at 10:30am

“Sermon on the aMount“

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

It is time to recommit financially, as you are able, to our 1U community. Let us show up fully and intentionally for this community that gives so much to us.

MARCH 2027

Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 5:30pm, in Gore Hall

“Ostara / Spring Equinox Celebration“

Worship Leaders: Mystic Grove CUUPs

Friday, March 26, 2027 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 gradual extinguishing of candles, and by a “strepitus” or “loud noise” taking place in total darkness near the end of the service.

Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 10:30am

“Easter Worship Service“

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

APRIL 2027

Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 10:30am

“Earth Day Service“

Worship Leaders: Green Team

MAY 2027

Saturday, May 1, 2027 at 5:30pm, Gore Hall

“Beltane Ritual“

Worship Leaders: Mystic Grove CUUPs

Sunday, May 2, 2027 at 10:30am

“RE Service & Child Dedication“

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

Sunday, May 9, 2027 at 10:30am

“Mother’s Day and New Member Ritual“

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

Let us come together in community and celebrate Mother’s Day in all its complexities.

JUNE 2027

Sunday, June 6, 2027 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.

Sunday, June 13, 2027 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.

Sunday, June 20, 2026 at 10:30am

“Father’s Day Worship ServicE”

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

Sunday, June 27, 2027 at 10:30am

“June Pride Service“

Worship Leaders: Aubrey Connelly-Candelario / Judith Stein-Farrall