Service Schedule
Once again this summer we will be welcoming our friends from First Unitarian Church and the Northern Hills Fellowship for joint services during the month of July. The services will all be held here at St. John's and will begin at 10:30am.
Community Service begins at 10:30 AM every Sunday
Religious Exploration for children during Community Service.
Childcare provided for younger children at both services.
Ample
parking for visitors behind the church
at 320 Resor Avenue in Clifton (here's a map). Additional parking at the Mosque of
Cincinnati, 3668 Clifton Ave. or at the Clifton Community Center, 320
McAlpin Ave.
Opening for Director of Religious Exploration
PLEASE NOTE: The time of our Sunday Community Services and Children's Religious
Exploration classes will change from 11:00am to 10:30am for the summer starting
on Sunday June 22.
Child care is available.
Sunday July 20 at 10:30am
"Restorative Justice"
Restorative justice is a growing social movement to institutional-ize peaceful approaches to harm, problem-solving and violations of legal and human rights. We will welcome Xavier University professor Patrick Welage who will speak about how these innovative ideas could transform our criminal justice system. He will be joined by leaders of the Unitarian Universalist Council of Cincinnati. Music will be provided by Kenny Smith of First Church.
Sunday July 27 at 10:30am
"Longings of the Soul"
This will be our final joint summer service with our friends from First Unitarian Church and Northern Hills Fellowship. It will be a reflective service focusing on our shared longings for peace, love, beauty, understanding, strength, acceptance, health, and other deep needs. Members of all three congregations will offer readings, meditations and special music.
Sunday August 3 at 10:30am
"Teaching Beyond What Words Can Utter"
guest speaker: the Rev. Derek Parker
A liberal, religious educator contemplates what we should, and should not, teach our children about God. Rev. Parker is a former member of St. John's (1996-1998), a paleontologist, and an ordained UU minister. He presently divides his professional life between work as a research assistant at Ball State University, and as a youth pastor at the Quaker meeting in Irvington, Indiana. Derek lives in Muncie with his partner Jason.
Sunday August 10 at 10:30am
"The Blessing of the Animals"
Please plan to bring your beloved animal companions for this special worship experience. St. John's Earth Spirit pagan group will lead the service. Note: All dogs must be on a leash, all other pets must be in cages or carriers.
Contemporary ServiceCelebrate Life Together!
There will be NO 9:00am Contemporary Services during the months of July and August. The Program Planning Team is spending the summer assessing our past year and reformatting for the new church year. Contemporary worship will return in September with a 9:00am service on the third Sunday of the month and an additional monthly service, (date and time to be announced).
Peace Making Initiative
See the Social Justice page under Community for peacemaking resources and materials being developed as part of a UUA Study/Action for a Congregational Pledge to be considered at a special meeting after church on Sunday April 27.
Visitors are always welcome at St. John's!
We'd love to see you at one of our Sunday services and hope that you'll stay for the refreshments and conversation that follow. No need to dress up. Childcare is provided at both services for younger children. Find us by following our address link below. If you have questions before you come, please call the church office at (513) 961-1938 or email: stjohnuu@fuse.net