Building Community
Sunday, September 28 We are about building community and recognizing its deep necessity. In connection with one another, we discover not just companionship, but the shared strength, wisdom, and compassion […]
Sunday, September 28 We are about building community and recognizing its deep necessity. In connection with one another, we discover not just companionship, but the shared strength, wisdom, and compassion […]
Sunday, October 5 Courage doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s as simple as showing up for someone who needs support, speaking a kind truth, or taking one small step toward […]
Sunday, October 12 Led by Rev. Jo Murphy Often in Unitarian Universalist churches, we struggle with our relationship to the land our churches sit upon. Though we work to acknowledge […]
Sunday, October 19, 2025 Fear is something we all struggle with; there's the fear of being alone, not being safe, being a burden, being dangerous to others, being a part […]
Sunday, October 26, 2025 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. Join us in the sanctuary or log on to […]
Sunday, November 2, 2025 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. Join us in the sanctuary or log on to […]
Sunday, November 9, 2025 Led by Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnelly Joy, as described by so many spiritual leaders and thinkers, is our birthright, a portal to our humanity and […]
Sunday, November 16th You Are Enough: Beyond Scarcity Mentality Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Scarcity mentality is the idea that there is just not enough, and in fact […]
Sunday, November 23, 2025 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Join us this week as Religious Exploration Director Carol Konvalinka-Connolly and Rev. F. Vern Wright collaborate on an old […]
Sunday, November 30, 2025 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Thanksgiving is over. Many of us are tired. And it’s dark. There are so many presents to buy, and […]
Sunday, December 7, 2025 Led by Amanda Aguiar Playing for Change brings together amazing musicians from around the world. Their music brings people together and gives us hope for a […]
Sunday, December 14, 2025 Join us for a multigenerational service that explores the meaning of Christmas. Listen as the Murray children bring stories to life during our annual holiday pageant and […]
Sunday, December 21, 2025 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. Join us in the sanctuary or log on to […]
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Led by Rev. F. Vern Wright V Join us for a concert and candlelight service Our Murray Musicians have prepared a beautiful concert that will begin […]
Sunday, December 28, 2025 Led by the Religious Services Committee Renewal refers to a state of being that is new, fresh, or made strong once again. Psychological renewal refers to […]
Sunday, January 4, 2026 Led by the Religious Services Committee Revisiting being a maker, finding creative ways to look at the World! There will be three groups during the service, […]
Sunday, January 11, 2026 Mind and Matter: Embodying the Power of Critical Thinking Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. […]
Sunday, January 18 The Heart of Justice Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V This service will center on some of Martin Luther King's ideas about the courage to love. […]
Sunday, January 25 Hands for Justice Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V This service will explore the role of action in our shared world. Fear can be a paralyzing […]
Sunday, February 1, 2026 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. Join us in the sanctuary or log on to Zoom from the comfort and safety of your own home to participate in our worship experience. Service ends at 11 a.m., followed by coffee and […]
Sunday, February 8, 2026 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. Join us in the sanctuary or log on to Zoom from the comfort and safety of your own home to participate in our worship experience. Service ends at 11 a.m., followed by coffee and […]
Sunday, February 15, 2026 Led by the Religious Services Committee "Good Trouble" refers to collective disruption that challenges injustice and promotes social change. The term was popularized by John Lewis, who encouraged people to advocate for equality and justice, even if it meant being labeled a troublemaker. Good trouble embodies the spirit of non-violent civil […]
Sunday, February 22, 2026 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. Join us in the sanctuary or log on to Zoom from the comfort and safety of your own home to participate in our worship experience. Service ends at 11 a.m., followed by coffee and […]
Sunday, March 1, 2026 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V As a person who has struggled with ADHD-like symptoms, meditation helped me better prioritize what the present moment required. I could better complete tasks I didn't care for. I was more dependable. But I also learned attention could be like a clear blue sky--and thoughts and distractions […]
Sunday, March 8, 2026 Led by the Religious Services Committee No nation has been able to close the legal gaps between men and women. Even in 2026, women have only 64 per cent of the legal rights that men hold worldwide. In fundamental areas of life, including work, money, safety, family, property, mobility, business, and […]
Sunday, March 15, 2026 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Listening is one of those over-used words. We all think we know what it is until we are forced to really do it. Truly listening is difficult, but it is also a transformative art if done with compassion and presence. Service begins at 10 a.m. This […]
Sunday, March 22, 2026 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V March 22 is the first day of Spring! Fittingly, we will be focusing on awareness of nature. I just might be exploring a little of Henry David Thoreau's thought! Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. Join us in the sanctuary […]
Sunday, March 29, 2026 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Our town and nation are highly polarized. People around the world come from a myriad of different cultures and customs. Many different languages are spoken. This week, we will explore the theme of how our attention can diffuse conflicts and better build bridges between […]
Sunday service, April 5, 2026 How Easter and Passover teach us to become liberated from the shackles of despair and oppression. Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. Join us in the sanctuary or log on to Zoom from the comfort and safety of your own home to participate in our worship […]
Sunday, April 12, 2016 What Grows Here? Spiritual Leadership in Times of Change Led by the Religious Services Committee Many churches and religious institutions these days are facing uncertainty about […]
Sunday Service, April 19, 2026 Embracing our changing understanding of ultimacy. How has the divine changed for you over time? When have you learned that you had to set something […]
Sunday Service, April 26, 2026 Can we build an island of sanity together? This Sunday in the month-long theme of possibility, deals with community in the context of the following […]
Sunday Service, May 3, 2026 Clara Barton touched the lives of many people and is recognized her compassion. Barton was known as the "angel of the battlefield" during the Civil […]
Sunday, May 10, 2026 The Woke Art of Getting Curious Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Our overarching theme this month is "awakening curiosity". Beyond the fact that curiosity […]
Sunday, May 17, 2026 Led by the Music Committee Service begins at 10 a.m. This is a hybrid service. Join us in the sanctuary or log on to Zoom from […]
Sunday, May 24, 2026 Led by Rev. F. Vernon Wright V Join us this Sunday as we explore how to stay curious. Curiosity in our youth sometimes leads us to […]
Sunday, May 31, 2026 Work Sunday Come ready to serve Murray Church with your time (and muscle)! In addition to working on projects, we’ll reflect on how service can be […]
Sunday, June 7, 2026 Join us as we celebrate our children and teens and their UU faith development during Youth Sunday. Let’s celebrate the values and principles that we endeavor […]
Sunday, June 14, 2026 Join us this Sunday for a meaningful, upbeat, family-friendly, inter-generational service. You are invited to bring a flower, but if you forget one, there will be […]
Sunday, June 21, 2026 General Assembly Watch Gathering Hosted by Lauralyn Smith 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Join us as we watch the UUA’s General Assembly, Sunday Morning Worship, Childcare Available 11:00 am in-person only. Join us in the Unity Room. We are a certified Welcoming Congregation and Green Sanctuary
Sunday, June 28, 2026 Faith in Fate: The Power of Community Led by Jason Zilch Unitarian Universalism, in part, is about tapping into the power of community. Our ancestors worked together to build Stonehenge, the pyramids, and cathedrals “one stone at a time.” At Murray, we foster a sense of community through the food pantry, […]
Sunday, July 5, 2026 From Sea to Shining Sea: Reflecting on Our Past, Present, and Future Led by Maryann Rodrigues Reflecting on our past and future through the present moment […]
Sunday, July 12, 2026 On Solitude Led by Monica Staaf Spending time alone can give us time for reflection and peace, but it can be hard to find in days […]
Sunday, July 19, 2026 Lighting the Way: UU History Quiz Show Led by Emily Weiland In this play-along-at-home service, we will highlight some Unitarians and Universalists in our tradition’s history: […]
Sunday, July 26, 2026 Soundbath Led by Pam Wilson-Bridges Learn about the healing power of sound. 10 am in-person only. Join us in the Sanctuary. We are a certified Welcoming Congregation and Green […]