Upcoming Sunday Service

Intergenerational Celebration of Yalda Night

December 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Ali Karimian, Emily Bitner, Kara Tyler, Todd Robertson, Lauren Franco, Juliana Jaime, Fynn Tyler, Amir Manbachi, and Kris Faatz, accompanist

The 14th century Persian poet, Haafez wrote, “The night might seem endless, but dawn is surely near, and with it, the promise of light.” This encapsulates the hope of Yalda night, the ancient Persian festival honoring the longest and darkest night of the year. This year, the Karimian family will help our congregation of all ages to celebrate Yalda night and the promise and hope of returning light. Although we won’t eat watermelon or pomegranates (two of the traditional foods for Yalda Night) in the Meeting Room, we will lift up how the red of both are for the dawn and the sun’s return. And we will reflect together on what helps us to feel safe, connected, and hopeful on long winter nights.

Upcoming Christmas Eve Services

What Child Is This? (Family Christmas Eve Service)

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Rev. Clare L. Petersberger, Kara Tyler, Director of Religious Education, Spice Kleinmann, Kris Faatz, pianist

This year, our students in Making Faith are studying the religions of the world. In a few weeks, they will begin to study Christianity. Tonight, in our service for all ages, we will wonder, as we retell the story of a child born in a humble stable, “What child is this?” We will affirm the truth that “Every night a child is born is a holy night.” And we will celebrate how hope, love, and courage are born in unexpected places.

Subversive Hope (Christmas Eve Candlelight Service)

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Rev. Clare L. Petersberger, Sharen Camille, Interim Choir Director and The TUUC Choir, and Kris Faatz, pianist

Tonight we retell an ancient story of a baby born under occupation. The news was first delivered to shepherds (who were at the margins of society.) Kings from a foreign land traveled a long distance to worship the baby and bring him royal gifts in the manger where he lay. The parents of the baby had to flee to another country to keep the baby safe. It is an ancient story of how love, not empire, has the final word. It is a story of subversive hope that we need, tonight, more than ever.

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TUUC ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT

The project is underway to improve accessibility by replacing the side ramp and door. The railings are in and the new door is in; however, the automatic opener cannot be used yet. There is planned work to install a fob reader and integrate our access control system with the push button opener. As a reminder, please do not drive on the concrete at the drop-off area next to the parking lot.

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.

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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.

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