Past Worship Services - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland

A selection of past worship services can be viewed on our Facebook Page and on our YouTube Channel.

September 29, 2024

Reimagining Together

What if we imagined our relationship with Earth differently? What if our planet is not merely a resource to be exploited in our quest for progress? How might we reimagine ... Learn More

September 22, 2024

Having been recently diagnosed with ADHD and Autism at the age of 60, ministerial candidate, Jacquie Zarley shares the journey; the absurdity of such a late diagnosis and their discovery ... Learn More

September 15, 2024

A Proper Etiquette of Transcendent Not Knowing

What is worship? What is it that Unitarian Universalists really do in a worship service? An opportunity to practice "beginner's mind" ... Learn More

September 8, 2024

I Am Water

Water Ceremony & Ingathering We welcome special guest musicians Moises Borges and friends to celebrate our Water Ceremony. Bring water to symbolize what you bring to our community, and bring ... Learn More

September 1, 2024

I Am Safe

When we fail to nurture the holiness of any part of us —when we allow some part of us to express itself in more destructive ways—when we veer away from ... Learn More

August 25, 2024

I Am Powerful

As we've considered how different parts of us symbolically connect with different elements, maybe we've gotten the impression that we contain quite a bit of power. It's worth being explict ... Learn More

August 18, 2024

I Am Air

The element of air might represent many things. Lightness and bouyancy. Flexibility and movement. Breath and life. Intellect and ideas. Connection and communication. What parts of you resonate with the ... Learn More

August 11, 2024

I Am Evangelical

Join us for a special service led by UUCC member Roschelle Ogbuji: I am all about telling everyone the good news of Unitarian Universalism and about the safe spiritual space ... Learn More

August 4, 2024

I Am Relational

We'll be outside on the East Lawn (weather permitting), so please bring your comfortable chairs and dearest non-human animals. Some faith traditions suggest that human beings have a place above ... Learn More

July 28, 2024

I Am Earth

Often, we think of Earth as something separate from us. A planet on which we dwell. A resource we cultivate. A garden we tend. What part of us do we ... Learn More

June 7, 2026 at 10:15 am

No Person Is a Weed: Flower Ceremony

Rev. Dr. Randy Partain

Bring flowers to share and a favorite outdoor chair to our annual Flower Ceremony. We’ll be outside on the East Lawn (where the tent is) unless weather tells us otherwise. … Continue reading No Person Is a Weed: Flower Ceremony

May 31, 2026 at 10:15 am

Growing UUp Youth

Jenni Papp, UUCC Youth

Our youth lead us in worship as they reflect on growing up in this congregation and growing into a Unitarian Universalist faith that is larger than any one church or … Continue reading Growing UUp Youth

May 24, 2026 at 10:15 am

Practicing Dying

Rev. Dr. Randy Partain

Many faith traditions include some kind of preparation for death. Communities might hold common stories about what happens when a person dies, or there may be rituals that represent death … Continue reading Practicing Dying

It Was Never in the Box

May 17, 2026 at 10:15 amJenni Papp

Mother of Us All

May 10, 2026 at 10:15 amRev. Dr. Randy Partain

My Favorite Mystery

May 3, 2026 at 10:15 amRev. Dr. Randy Partain

Embracing the Possibility that You Are Enough

April 26, 2026 at 10:15 amAndrew Watkins

We Are All in the Ministry Business

April 19, 2026 at 10:15 amRev. Elaine Strawn

Hope in the Dark

April 12, 2026 at 10:15 amGreg Nosan

Rolling Our Stones Away

April 5, 2026 at 10:15 amRev. Elaine Strawn

I’d Rather Be. . . Cutting Vegetables???

March 29, 2026 at 10:15 amJohn Bacon

What Persephone Knew

March 22, 2026 at 10:15 amRev. Elaine Strawn

Where We Shine the Light

March 15, 2026 at 10:15 amAmy Collins CLM

Paying Attention to Beauty

March 8, 2026 at 10:15 amRev. Dr. Rina Shere, Rev. Kristy Stuart

Parable of the Talents

March 1, 2026 at 10:15 amRev. Elaine Strawn

June 14, 2026 at 10:15 am

Freedom: A Relational Practice of Centering Love

Melissa Jeter

Join us for a special service with Melissa Jeter as we celebrate connection, reflection, and community. Whether you’re a longtime Unitarian Universalist or visiting for the first time, all are … Continue reading Freedom: A Relational Practice of Centering Love