October 2026 Worship Services
Join us for Sunday services at 10:30 am, in person or online. Oct. 4 Take Courage! Oct. 11 Blessing of the Animals. Oct. 18 Love at the Center. Oct. 25 The Problem of Evil.
MORE...From Our Minister: Courage
In October, we’ll explore what courage means in our lives, our congregation, our wider community, and the world.
MORE...From Our President: Fall Brings A New Church Year
With Fall’s arrival, this new church year brings change; our new settled minister, Rev. Diana has begun and searches are underway for new directors for our music and RE programs.
MORE...Meet Our Newest Members
On September 27, 2026, we celebrated eight new members joining UUSM. It is an honor to be chosen as their spiritual home.
MORE...October 2026 Lifelong Learning
Come, come, whoever you are! Welcome to an exciting journey of questioning, challenging, and celebrating life’s mysteries and wonders.
MORE...Chalice Circles to Rekindle in October
Chalice Circles are small lay-led groups that meet monthly. By sharing deeply from the heart and the soul, and by listening we deepen our insight into our own lives and hold others with care.
MORE...Peace and Social Justice Committee: Notes from the September Meeting
The Faith in Action: Peace & Social Justice Committee held a somewhat abbreviated meeting from 12-1PM on Sunday, Sep. 20th so that some attendees could head to Rev. Diana’s workshop…
MORE...“Bad Faith 2026” — An Urgent Documentary for Our Times on Sat. Oct. 24th
This acclaimed documentary about White Christian Nationalism tells an important and urgent story about how we got to our present dangerous moment for democracy, freedom and justice.
MORE...September and October Art Wall: Bettye Barclay
The September-October Art Wall features works by Bettye Barclay. Join us for a reception in Forbes Hall on September 6th, after the service.
MORE...Make More Lunches 4 Bunches on Wednesdays at The People Concern’s Access Center
UUSM volunteers recently began making lunches on Wednesdays at The People Concern Access Center at 5th and Olympic. The work is simple with music and lively conversations.
MORE...Announcing the Accessibility Committee
A new and timely committee has formed at UUSM, the Accessibility Committee, which concerns itself with exactly that: making our church and its activities equally accessible to all.
MORE...Helping North Carolinians Get to the Polls with UU the Vote
We will be coming together at 9 AM every Sunday into October to distribute and write “get-out-the-vote” post cards that will be sent to folks in North Carolina to help their vote count in the mid-terms.
MORE...Welcome Interim RE Coordinators Rafael and Lisa!
We have two Interim Religious Education (RE) Coordinators who will be serving UUSM for the next several months while we search for a permanent Director of Multigenerational Religious Education.
MORE...Update on Lunches for Bunches and The People’s Concern
The People’s Concern, where UUSM’s Hunger Task Force delivers about 50 bagged lunches every Sunday, will be closed on the weekends and cutting back the services they offer because of a financial shortfall. But we have a medium-term plan to continue to help.
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