Newcomers, join our services

For the first 6 months of coronavirus quarantine, St. John’s UU Church provided services via a playlist of weekly recorded videos on a new YouTube channel: youtube.com/stjohnsunitarianuniversalistchurch.

But we’ve switched to livestreaming for most Sundays and realize virtual visitors may want to join us … read more.

Learn, Grow & Be Together Fall 2026

The LetUs Sing-ers return. 

This is our children’s choir. The name does not refer to a vegetable, rather it comes from the song “Let Us Sing Together, One and All a Joyous Song,” which could also be our mission statement. Our first rehearsal will be … read more.

Good Beginnings

Have you ever tried to learn how to crochet? Crochet projects always look like something anyone can do (and I’m sure that’s true, given enough experience and patience!). I started learning how to crochet many years ago when I was trying to branch out … read more.

Learn, Grow and Be Together August-Sept.

 

Sunday, Aug. 2, Men’s Group Pot Luck

Jack Neggerman will host a 6 p.m. summer potluck in College Hill, Sunday, Aug. 2.  In addition to bringing food to share, all those dining should also bring their own dish ware, utensils and beverage.  First Church men always … read more.

Seeking a Part-time Pianist

St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church is seeking a part-time church pianist to provide music for church services and accompany the choir during rehearsals and services.

St. John’s is a liberal congregation with a rich and diverse music tradition. It is located in the … read more.

Learn, Grow and Be Together July-August

Tabletop Day, Friday, July 24, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (drop in any time)

A get-together to build up our safe, caring community while engaging in hobbies, including: crossword puzzles, word searches, jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, knitting, drawing, coloring, boardgames and more.

Please think about a … read more.

A Recipe for Resilience

Beloved St. Johners,

A friend of mine from seminary wrote the following piece. It made me think of you, a congregation I love and find to be incredibly resilient. 

A Recipe for Resilience by Rev. Margaret Weis

This recipe has been tweaked over time, … read more.

We’ll have a new Minister in August!

Rev. Karen Madrone is excited to begin serving St. John’s UU in August as our developmental minister!

She became a UU at her home church in Greensboro, NC, (UUCG) in 2006. During UUCG’s time of transition from a settled minister, interim, developmental and now … read more.

“Because,” a poem

St. John’s, I’d like to share this poem with you.

“Because” By Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

So I can’t save the world—
can’t save even myself,
can’t wrap my arms around
every frightened child, can’t
foster peace among nations,
can’t bring love to all who
feel unlovable.
So I practice opening my … read more.

Learn, Grow & Be Together March-April

Congregational Size Workshop March 18

Congregational Size Dynamics: Are you curious about how congregational size impacts how a congregation behaves, relates to one another, and welcomes in new members? Join Rev. Jenn for a 90-minute class on congregational size dynamics at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March … read more.