Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church - Unitarian Universalist

On the evening before his assassination, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King said in a speech, “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now.” Why do so many have a fear of death, and what might liberation from that fear have to offer us? Rev. Erik Walker Wikstrom will be preaching.

Hear Pam Philips’s homily before the sermon.

Hear Rev. Erik’s sermon.

It has been said, rather cynically, that “the moment we are born we begin to die.” Yet few of us spend much, if any, of our attention thinking about our mortality. What if we did? Might there be a gift in it for us? Rev. Erik Walker Wikstrom will be preaching, and this will be a STARS Story Sunday.

Listen to Rev. Erik’s sermon.

At this service on New Year’s Day, we will reflect on what it means to leave behind the past and allow for new possibilities. Ministry Associate Chaplain Alexandra McGee will be preaching

Read Alex McGhee’s sermon

If your children were up and done with their presents by 5:30 AM, or you have not had enough of holiday cheer, come to this multigenerational service of stories and song, including Rev. Erik’s “legendary” interpretation of the well-known tale, The Clown of God. Childcare will not be available.

4 PM Christmas Eve Service - Leia Durland-Jones, DRE & Rev. Erik Walker Wikstrom. This joy-filled service will be our interactive re-telling of the Christmas story. Come ready to jump right in and play the part of one of the characters in this timeless tale of wonder, mystery, and love.

Donations of new mittens, gloves, socks, and hats will be received for those in need. At the end of the service, we will proceed to the front portico and search the skies for Santa and his sleigh! Potluck cookie reception after.

8 PM The Candles of Christmas - Rev. Erik Walker Wikstrom. A Christmas service to which all ages are invited. Holiday music and stories, candle lighting, and exiting singing Silent Night. The offering will go to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund. Potluck cookie reception after.