Worship Videos

  • Ingathering Sunday and Water Ceremony – Rev. Bill Gupton and Laci Adams, DLFD

    Sunday September 8, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

    With summer behind us and an exciting new “church year” of possibilities and discernment ahead, we annually set aside a special Sunday we call “Ingathering Sunday” for our traditional Unitarian Universalist Water Ceremony ritual. Return home, gather back into the fold, and experience the special welcoming and embracing community that is Heritage Church.

    Bring everyone — of all ages. Bring a friend, neighbor, or co-worker. Bring the water that you have collected over the summer, from places that hold significance for you. (You did gather some water, didn’t you? If not, that’s okay; it’s never too late to collect some!) Our choir is back and will sing for us! Our sanctuary will be full of energy and wonder.

    This is the first HUUC “High Holy Day” of the year. Don’t miss it! Zoomers, be sure to have your water with you, too, as we will also welcome your sharing during the service. 

  • “Hard Work, Holy Work” – Rev. Bill Gupton

    Sunday September 1, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

    This Labor Day weekend, we consider some of the many meanings of “work.” There is physical labor. There are vocations and avocations. There is spiritual and emotional work. And there is “calling.” At this time in our history, we are called to do hard work – holy work. That includes not only working on ourselves and in our workplaces, but working “overtime” to build a better, more just, and more equitable future through our democracy.

  • “Embracing Uncertainty — Spiritual Improv for all” – Bill Lyon

    Sunday August 25, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

    As much as we might yearn for certainty, most of life is beyond our control. Instead of lamenting that fact, we consider the potential spiritual and relational gifts of leaning into the unknown. Bill (along with Worship Associate, Jen Ciolino) will explore this through the lens of Improv Comedy.

    Prepare to be challenged – and – to have fun in new and unexpected ways.

  • “Backpack Blessing Sunday” — Laci Adams

    Sunday August 18, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

    As summer ends, what are you beginning? Is it a new school year, a new job, a new work year, a new hobby?

    We will bless all of the tools for these endeavors in this all-ages service, led by Laci Lee Adams, Director of Lifespan Faith Development. This worship service is also a perfect opportunity to invite new families and folks to Heritage.

    Things that might be blessed include a: backpack, musical instrument, planner, to-do list, notebook, car keys, coach whistle, camera, stethoscope.

  • “The Practice of Patience” — Rev. Bill Gupton

    Sunday, August 11, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

    Our Senior Minister — not one known for his patience — has been asked to reflect on the practice of patience. Please be patient with him today as he shares some of his challenges (and new insights) about this very important trait, which some might even call a spiritual practice. 

  • “At the Border of Life and Death” — Dr. Andy Wells

    Sunday, August 4, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

    Andy will explore the inevitable end of life that all of us experience from the humble perspective of a physician. He will discuss the various relationship dynamics and coping mechanisms that families and physicians utilize to deal with the most frightening and impactful experience we encounter.