Upcoming Services
Upcoming Sunday Services
To request ASL interpretation for an upcoming service, please contact the office. Interpretation services require 10 days advance notice.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. at 2425 Sierra Avenue
Child Care Staff on duty from 10:15-12:00
Our Children and Youth Programs are also at 10:30 a.m.
December 24
In the Presence of Love
Rev. Lucy Bunch, Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, Worship Associate Karen Sparrow, Music Director Anthony Tavianini, Pianist Irina Tchantceva with special musical guests. Altar Design by Moly Stuart
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service
December 24th
Christmas Eve 7:00pm
Everyone is welcome at the manger. Join us for an ancient story, traditional carols, our musicians, a special message for all of us, and singing “Silent Night” by candlelight!
There is no Zoom for this service. There will be no RE or childcare available for this service. All ages are welcome. The Christmas Eve Offering will be given in its entirety to the Creation District, an arts-based drop-in program for homeless and at-risk youth and young adults in downtown Sacramento.
December 29
Kwanzaa: Celebrating Community, Collective Responsibility, Purpose, and Faith
Rev Dr. Roger Jones preaching with Ted & Renee Scott-Femenella and others, Worship Associate Courtney O’Neill, Music Director Anthony Tavianini, Pianist Irina Tchantceva and special music
Since its creation in 1966, the African American observance of Kwanzaa has brought friends together every Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Renee and Ted’s family has celebrated it since their children were small. Other UUSS members have their own take on its communitarian values. All ages are welcome to this service, and the Nursery is closed today.
January 5
Gradual Epiphanies: Inviting the Spirit of Discernment
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones preaching with Rev. Lucy Bunch, Worship Associate Celia Buckley, Music Director Anthony Tavianini, Pianist Irina Tchantceva, with special music.
In contrast to sudden realizations, dazzling flashes of insight, or abrupt shifts of behavior, much of our growth and health may depend on thoughtful discernment. Sometimes talking with others can help us to sort out and sense which direction to take. Epiphanies can take some time!
Labyrinth Walk in the Meadow at 9:30. Soup Sunday after the service!
Joys & Sorrows candles & prayer cards in the sanctuary before the service.
January 12
Unreliable Narrators
Rev. Aija Simpson-Newbury preaching with Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, Worship Associate Jenni Gouine, the UUSS Choir, Music Director Anthony Tavianini, Pianist Irina Tchantceva.
We are the stories we tell. And we tell some pretty wild stories. Our guest will address the January Soul Matters theme of Story. Rev. Aija Simpson-Newbury is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist who was raised in the church down the road in Berkeley. After years on the east (wrong) coast, serving our congregation in Cumberland Valley PA, she has been delighted to return to California as the minister of our congregation in Petaluma. She can usually be found playing trains with her 5-year-old or fantasy meal planning at the Farmers’ Market.
- Pre-service sermon discussion with Lue & Peter at 9:30 a.m. (Fahs Room)
- Newcomers Orientation and tour of campus at 11:50 a.m. (Welcome Table)
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