Upcoming Sunday Service
Mercy To Animals Means Mercy To Humankind: Blessing of the Animals Service
August 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Rev. Clare L. Petersberger, Andrew Hager, Mia Hager, Tracy Hall, Music Director, and members of the TUUC Choir
Henry Bergh, the founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and fellow Unitarian, was born 212 years ago this week! Over two centuries ago, he concluded that “Mercy to animals means mercy to humankind.” Come celebrate his legacy with our annual Animal Blessing service. You are invited to bring your pet(s) to be blessed. Bring your furry, feathered, webbed, scaled and other animal friends, as long as you are confident that you have control over them (cats in cat carriers; dogs always on leash; etc.) If bringing the actual animal won’t work, bring their collar, leash, chew toy or other representation!
If you will be joining us on Zoom, or if your pet would prefer to NOT be in the Meeting Room, please send a photo of your pet to revclare@towsonuuc.org by Tuesday, August 19. And if you are mourning the loss of a beloved pet, please send a photo of your pet by August 19 and some adjectives to describe them and what they taught you about mercy to animals and to humankind.
Join us for Sunday Service with our youth, members, and friends!
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission is to deepen our ethical and spiritual lives together as we work for racial, social, and environmental justice.
Our Vision is to be an intentionally inclusive community engaging with each other and the world in a heartfelt search for truth and meaning.
Join us!
The best way to discover us is to worship with us on Sunday morning—either online or in the building. Everyone is welcome. You will find a religious community dedicated to walking together in the ways of truth known or to be made known to us. Love is at the center of our faith tradition. Our partners in the wider community serve human needs for food, shelter, education, dreams, and healthy natural environments. Come visit us! We'd love to meet you.
In-person and remote options
Towson Unitarian Universalist Church is located at 1710 Dulaney Valley Rd. Lutherville MD 21093. Sunday Service hours are 10:30 – 11:30 AM.
Can’t make it to the church? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with hybrid services.
Our Programs
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Youth Religious Education
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Music Ministry
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Justice Initiatives
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Spiritual Growth
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Social Enrichment
Meet Our Worship Team
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Rev. Clare L. Petersberger, Minister
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SarahRuth Wekoye Davis, Community Intern Minister
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Kara Tyler, Director of Religious Education (DRE)
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Tracy Hall, Music Director
I belong to TUUC because it is a church home where I find a community, classes, get-togethers, and events of education and spirituality. It is where my beliefs are respected and we join together in diversity and peace. I love to learn about different religious beliefs, writings, and philosophies without being told what to believe or limited by religious dogma. I like that rather than dogma, there are values and goals that support human dignity, equality, compassion, justice, and respect for nature.
-- Joan Kreeger