In addition to sermons by settled and interim ministers, the archive includes guest and lay-led services. In particular, it is our tradition that most summer services are organized by the Worship Associates with lay speakers, some of which are represented in the archive.

Gathering Our Spirits

with Worship Associate Jacqui Walpole In the spirit of our September theme (Return Again), we’ll lean into this season of returning to each other (Ingathering) – and into the lifelong spiritual practice of returning to balance, again and again. Streaming to our FaceBook page, on Zoom and in person held at:   University Christian Church   6800 Adelphi … Continue reading Gathering Our Spirits

No Service

No service today. Our Paint Branch community is taking Labor Day off, with appreciation for the staff, volunteers, and congregants who do the work of the church, which is the work of love. Services will resume next Sunday, September 7 at 3 pm, when we reconnect for a joyful ingathering service.

Annie Bizzell Jordan: Faith Formation for Transformation

with Worship Associate Lula Beatty “It takes a village,” is a well-known African proverb often applied to raising children, and yet adults also need community to thrive. Faith formation and spiritual development for adults, youth, and children matter more than ever. What do our new values call us to learn? How can we serve the … Continue reading Annie Bizzell Jordan: Faith Formation for Transformation