Upcoming Services 

FALL 2025

December 14, 2025. “And a partridge in a pear tree.. .” Rev. Jess & Friends with The Spirit of Life Choir, Directed by Rich Hrytzak. What are the gifts of this season of light?   

December 21, 2025. “Box Full of Darkness.” Rev. J. P. Rodela with music by Joyce Reesor and Ivan Emke.  Sikh activist Valerie Kaur asks: “What if this darkness is not the darkness of the tomb, but the darkness of the womb?”  

Wednesday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m. “The Friendly Beasts: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.” With no room at the inn, a mother gives birth in stable surrounded by four-legged witnesses. Tonight we share the ancient tale of hope born in troubled times in story and song.

December 28, 2025.  “Random Acts of Kindness:  A Sharing Service.” Join Rev. Jess and Curtis Dueck in Whitton Hall to sing and share in this informal service we’ll weave together. You are encouraged to bring an anecdote, story, poem or quote about a random act of kindness you have experienced this year. (Random acts of special treats are also welcome ... but no nuts or peanuts, please!)