Services are Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in-person in Channing Hall and on Zoom and YouTube.

November 2026 Worship Calendar

Nov. 1, Always Pushing Buttons, Rev. Bill Neely

Freedom and democracy are elemental values in our faith; ones that we practice not only religiously, but civically. Hotly-contested elections put this convergence on vivid display, as we faithfully vote, and vote faithfully. Whether our preferred candidates win or lose in an election, how does our faithful participation in democracy serve the common good?   This service will include a Notes to the Dead ritual, led by our Evergreen CUUPs group.

Nov. 8, Legacies of Love, Rev. Bill Neely

Legacies shape the lives we live, and our own legacies will one day shape the lives of those to come. How can we begin to craft, with intention, our legacies while we are alive? And how might we make sure that what we leave blesses all the life to come?  

Nov. 15, Religious Unlearning, Rev. Bill Neely

Sometimes learning something new begins with unlearning what we were taught earlier. This can be particularly important in religion, when some of what we may have learned early ends up affronting our values later. How might a good, lifelong religious education include both learning and unlearning? This service will include a ritual in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance, led by our Rainbow Ministry.

Nov. 22, You Don’t Have to Be Happy, Patricia Hennigan, Ministerial Intern

Is happiness all it’s cracked up to be? Is it necessary? Is it even possible? And just how many loads of laundry does it take to get there? Asking for a friend. This is also our annual Gather and Give Sunday when we collect food to stock the shelves of Arm in Arm’s community pantries. Please bring non-perishable food items to contribute in the service.

Nov. 29, A Quiet Presence, Rev. Bill Neely

Though often avoided in discussions, grief and loss are often present in our minds and bodies. They inform our actions, shape our relationships, and construct parts of life. How can we view different kinds of grief and loss as presences with which to live rather than obstacles to try and avoid? How can we be present to grief and loss in the lives others? A special “Thank You” to Janet Travis for generously bidding on the “Choose a Sermon Topic” item at the Feb., 2026 Fellowship Auction, and for choosing this important topic.