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Sunday, November 15: “The Light of Diwali”

The Worship Committee

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and new year celebrations, is a festival that celebrates new beginnings, light over darkness, and the triumph of good over evil.

During this time in our country following a contentious presidential election, the Worship Committee will join together to present a collaborative service. With music, poetry, story and video, we’ll highlight the customs, lights and colors of our Eastern brothers and sisters as they celebrate this major feast.

Sunday, November 1: “The Soul of America”

Rev. Bill Gupton

We gather in worship just two days before Election Day to consider what is truly meant by this “battle for the soul of America,” and what is truly at stake this week as those citizens who have not already done so cast their ballots to choose the future direction of our country..

Worship Associate: Kathy Wade.

2020.

Sunday, October 18: “UU Your Vote!”

The Heritage UUtheVote Team

It’s Time! You have registered and ordered your absentee ballot (we hope!) and now we vote our UU principles. Let’s celebrate Unitarian Universalism’s dedication and support of the democratic process, and get ready for the last stretch before the election!

Worship Associate: Regina Pugh.

2020.

Sunday, October 11: “All Souls Sunday”

“Jerusalem, Plate 41” (detail), by William Blake.

Rev. Bill Gupton

Each fall, we honor and remember those in our lives whom we have lost in the past year. This collective, congregational memorial service gives us a chance to share our sadness, acknowledge that our grieving lasts more than just a few days or weeks, and lift up our Universalist belief in the inherent worth of all souls.

If a loved one has died in the past 12 months, and you’d like to have them honored this Sunday, please contact Rev. Bill. Send their name as you want it to be remembered, dates of birth and death, and a digital photo that we can share during the service. You can contact Rev. Bill by sending email to:

Note: Normally we celebrate All Souls Sunday on the first Sunday in November, but this year, since that is two days before Election Day, we are moving this annual service up to October 11.

Also on October 11, between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m., you are invited to come to a “Drive-Thru” event at Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary, 796 Locust Corner Road 45245 (get directions here: https://www.heritageacresmemorial.org/directions-to-heritage-acres/). Our “Drive-Thru Water Ceremony” in August was so popular, we want to offer another chance for the Heritage community to safely gather, even if just in our cars. This will be a chance to see familiar HUUC faces, experience the natural and spiritual beauty of Heritage Acres, and pay our respects to those Heritage members who are buried there – Connie Booth and Nancy Ott. Rev. Bill will be there to greet you, and offer a blessing for your departed loved ones, in a continuation of our morning’s All Souls Sunday service. For more information contact Rev. Bill at:

Worship Associate: Bob Drake.

2020.

Sunday, October 4: A Commemorative 250th Anniversary Universalist Worship Service

Rev. Justin Schroeder

Rev. Justin Schroeder and the First Universalist Church of Minneapolis

Note Time: Today’s service begins at 11:00 a.m.

We conclude our weeklong celebration of the sestercentennial (yep, that’s the right word!) of American Universalism by joining a live, nationwide feed of the full worship service from the First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, with their Senior Minister, Rev. Justin Schroeder. Learn our history, experience our history, and explore the meaning of Universalism in our troubled times with others who identify as Universalists, gathering virtually from all over the country and the world. The link to this service will be made available on the Heritage Church homepage (and in your email inbox) as the date draws near.

2020.

Sunday, September 27: “A Town Hall with Rev. Bill”

Rev. Bill Gupton

Let’s talk. Our service today will feature an open-ended conversation with our Senior Minister, Rev. Bill Gupton. Using a moderated, virtual, town-hall-like process, Rev. Bill will respond to your questions, engage in dialogue, and discuss any and every appropriate topic under the sun – from church life to the afterlife, from pop culture to popcorn. Let’s talk.

We will be joined in worship today by the congregation of The Gathering at Northern Hills, and will enjoy a very special virtual joint choir performance by our two church’s combined choirs.

Worship Associate: Lisa Prantl.

2020.

Sunday, September 13: “Filling Our Cups”

Rev. Bill Gupton

This morning, let’s renew our spirits with moving music, beautiful words, inspiring images, shared silence and the smiling faces of our Heritage Church friends. It is a challenging time in which to live. Too often, we feel depleted – emotionally, physically and spiritually exhausted. Today, let us fill our cups. Won’t you join us?

Plan to rejoin the Zoom “meeting” at noon — or simply stay in the “meeting” until then — as we break bread together in a (virtual) return to our monthly potluck lunch tradition. Grab your lunch and we will eat lunch together, sharing food and conversation in slightly larger Zoom breakout rooms beginning at 12:00 noon on this, and successive Second Sundays of the month.

Worship Associate: Bob Drake.

2020.

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