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A message from the series “2026 Sermons.” Ian Evans, Ministerial Intern, leads our service on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with two short homilies titled, “What Will We Stand Up For?” and “Lead with Love.”

*Please note that due to technical issues the video cuts out unexpectedly.*

We will share 100% of the offering this week with Black Mamas Matter Alliance.

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A message from the series “2026 Sermons.” In times like these we often wonder what we can be hopeful about. On Sunday, February 1, we’ll explore the beauty of our children and the ways in which they may have the answer to where hope lies in a sermon from Deb Weiner, Transitional Director of Faith Formation, titled, “For the Child in the Corner.”

After the Wonder Box, children will head to our Winterim activities.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with Wayside Youth and Family Support.

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A message from the series “2026 Sermons.” Rev. Nathan Detering leads our service on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with a sermon titled, “Top Ten Religious Practices We Need in 2026, Part 2.”

After the Wonder Box, children will head to our Winterim activities.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with the National Harm Reduction Coalition.

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A message from the series “2026 Sermons.” Rev. Nathan Detering leads our service on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with a sermon titled, “Top Ten Religious Practices We Need in 2026, Part 1.”

After the Wonder Box, children will head to our Winterim activities.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with Maestra Music’s Unwritten Measures.

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A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Ian Evans, Ministerial Intern, leads our annual Burning of the Grudges service on Sunday, December 28, 2025, with a sermon titled, “If I Burn My Grudges, What Will Fill the Space?”

After the Wonder Box, children are invited to stay in the sanctuary for this all ages service.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with Safe Homes.

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A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Our traditional service of carols, readings, and music from choir, soloists, and string quartet, interwoven with brief homilies and the passing of the light. The Christmas offering will be shared with food pantries in our neighboring towns.

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A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Families and people of all ages are invited to join us for candles, carols, and an interactive retelling of the Christmas story.

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A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Our All Ages No Rehearsal Pageant!

We’ll share 100% of the offering this week with Cradles to Crayons.

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A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Rev. Nathan Detering leads our service on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with a sermon titled, “Light the Candles Anyway: A Sermon on Hope Instead of Optimism.”

After the Wonder Box, children will go to Faith Formation classes.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with the family of Juan David who was recently detained by ICE.

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A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Rev. Nathan Detering leads our service on Sunday, December 7, 2025, with a sermon titled, “Mary and Joseph, What Were You Thinking? A Sermon on Parenting.”

After the Wonder Box, children will go to Faith Formation classes.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with Christmas in the City.

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A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Tim Roper leads our service on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with a sermon titled, “Music and Spirituality.”

There will not be Faith Formation classes this Sunday. Nursery care will be available.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with Hungry For Music.

** Please note that music has been removed from this video due to copyright issues. **

A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” We gather together as a community to lead a multigenerational service on Sunday, November 23, 2025, titled, “What Do You Bring to the Table?”

After our Wonder Box time, children are invited to stay in the sanctuary. Nursery care is available during the service.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with the Natick Praying Indians.

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A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” The UUAC Choir and Storyteller Kate Chadbourne lead our multigenerational music service on Sunday, November 9, 2025, titled, “The Art and Heart of Welcome.”

After our Wonder Box time, children are invited to stay in the sanctuary. Nursery care is available during the service.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with the Jerusalem Youth Chorus.

A message from the series “2025 Sermons.”

A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Rev. Nathan Detering leads our service on Sunday, November 2, 2025 with a sermon titled, “Let the Life I Lead Speak for Me.”

This Sunday is our All Souls ritual. You are invited to bring a photo or object in memory of loved ones or other beings.

After our Wonder Box time, children will go to their faith formation classes.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with Partakers.

A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Rev. Nathan Detering leads our service on Sunday, October 26, 2025 with a sermon titled, “Are You There God? It’s Me: An A.I. Sermon,”

After our Wonder Box time, children will go to their faith formation classes.

We will share 100% of the offering this week with Electronic Frontier Foundation.

A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Rev. Joanna Lubkin and Sarah Deveau, our Director of Music, lead our service on Sunday, May 18, 2025 to celebrate Music Sunday & Bridging.

This is a multigenerational service. After the Wonder Box, children are invited to stay in the sanctuary.
Bridging is time when we honor our high school seniors and hear their senior statements as they go forth to their next steps.

We’ll share 100% of the offering this week with The Sanctuary Boston’s Campus Ministry.

A message from the series “2025 Sermons.” Ian Evans, Ministerial Intern, leads our service on Sunday, May 25, 2025 with a sermon titled, “Poo-tee-weet?” Please note that the prelude and opening reading, normally part of the service, are not part of this recording because of a technical difficulty with the video streaming equipment.

This is a multigenerational service. After the Wonder Box, children are invited to stay in the sanctuary.

We’ll share 100% of the offering this week with Amnesty International.