Upcoming Services 

Sunday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m. “Water Communion: Patterns & Waves.” Rev. Anne Barker. Water Communion is a beloved community ritual in many UU congregations—GRU included. We come together on this In-Gathering Sunday, greeting old friends, welcoming newcomers, and noticing the patterns and waves that shape our lives. And we do this using water as a metaphor for our individual and collective journeys.

Water is an essential element, a sacred source of life and well-being. And, like our human experience, it has many and variable expressions—including gentle, soothing sustenance … sudden, unexpected redirection … abundant creation … devastating loss … and infinitely more.

On September 13th, our communion will focus on the rhythms present in our lives at this moment in time. As this communal sharing brings us together, it will also shape the next two services—where we’ll take a deeper dive into the Patterns & Waves that honour, shape, and re-shape our lives. 

Sunday, September 20 at 10:30 a.m. “Witnessing Patterns.” Rev. Anne Barker. When we intentionally pay attention to the patterns around us, interesting things tend to happen. How much do our expectations, interests, and beliefs impact what we find? This Sunday is an exploration of ‘patterns’ – individually and collectively – as we imagine the coming year.  

Sunday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m. '“Shaping or Riding Waves.” Rev. Anne Barker. Waves can be soothing, rocking us gently … and … they can knock us off our foundations. Reflecting on both planned and unpredictable rhythms, are we setting our own direction, going with the flow, or something else altogether? How are waves shaping your journey?