Upcoming Worship Services

We have a mighty story about protecting transgender children. Niko Romeri believes it’s vital to represent the people that can’t voice their identity fully. This is what motivated his work in the ruling that helped trans students get the protection needed to come out to their families when they are ready (Doe v. Manchester School District, 2024 N.H.). His work was in response to the story of a mother who had inadvertently learned from their child’s teacher that their child used a different name and pronouns at school. Niko and his family are living out the value of Tikkun Olam, a Jewish concept referring to forms of action intended to improve the world. Join us as we hear Nico and Heather’s testimony about transformative acts of justice.

This is a Family Sunday service, no children’s programming is offered..

The theme for the month of January is The Practice of Story.

In fairy tales, time and space are suspended. The story is carried along by magic,
which leads to a happy ending.  But sometimes the hero isn’t so heroic, gets out of
character, and makes mistakes. What happens when the storyteller bails the hero out? 

This service is about the power of orchestrating a happy ending for yourself and
others.

The theme for the month of February is The Practice of Inclusion.

As a youngster, Samuel Habib had beautiful dark eyes and an infectious smile. He was bright, curious, and anxious to assert his independence. But his parents had many questions about raising a child with cerebral palsy. This is what is at the heart of Including Samuel, a documentary produced by Samuel’s dad, Dan. It asks fundamental questions all parents with special needs children must ask: “How do parents foster a sense of belonging in the family, at school, and in society? How can they make sure their emotional cues also benefit their children?” Join us as we learn about the Habib family from Concord, NH, and their now adult child who continues to teach all about inclusion.

The theme for the month of February is The Practice of Inclusion.

Rev. Deborah Pope-Lance is an expert who came together with others to contribute to the Alban Institute’s book, When a Congregation is Betrayed: Responding to Clergy Misconduct. Pope-Lance is the only UU among the authors, and she lends her perspective on the distinct task of the afterpastor to restore trust in the person and office of the minister after harm has been done to a beloved community. Afterpastor churches have an uncanny knack for conflict and triangulation, so how does a new minister find a way to be included into serving this kind of community?

The theme for the month of February is The Practice of Inclusion.

Grayson has a secret: “He” is a girl born in the wrong body. The weight of this secret is overwhelming her, and she fears ridicule, scorn, and rejection from telling her truth. She itches to break free and she finds a unique place to share her true identity — on stage. Will the spotlight be enough to help her shine and be who she was born to be? We’ll explore a coming-of-age story and Amy Polonsky’s first novel, Gracefully Grayson, which tells the tale of a young person’s spirit and the enduring power of love and acceptance.

This is a Family Sunday service, no children’s programming is offered.

The theme for the month of February is The Practice of Inclusion.

UPDATE: The service originally planned for this Sunday, January 12, at 10:30am has been postponed due to illness. 

Members of the Addiction Recovery Coalition of NH here in Milford will join us as we explore some stories of addiction and recovery in our community and the wider world. Addiction can and does touch many of our lives, and yet there is still a stigma around these disorders. We will explore how working to end the stigma of addiction is a practice in keeping with our Unitarian Universalist principles.

The theme for the month of January is The Practice of Story.

Join us to soothe your soul as we move into the darkness of the coming season with music, poetry, and prayer in our candlelit sanctuary at 6pm on Wednesday evenings, followed by a simple meal of bread and soup (except on Community Supper nights). Rekindle your flame with a little help from your friends at UUCM during this darkest time of the year. Rev. Julie Lombard will lead this brief half-hour alternative worship series. Dinner will be waiting on the stovetop at 6:30pm, so please join us!