09/05/2026
SUNDAY, September 6, 2026, 11am
Sanctuary & on Zoom
Zoom Update: The link to join service online has recently changed. Use this Zoom link for online service on Sunday:
https://zoom.us/j/98147727735
We invite you to join us for "Begin with a Question", led by the Rev. Dr. Brian Chenowith.
Children's RE (K-5th Grade Religious Exploration): During September we are exploring Beginnings. This week, we will explore the UU practice of beginning in sacred space as well as the ritual of lighting our chalice. As we do that, we will explore the history of and have some fun with the Chalice. Our activities on Sunday will lift up our UU Value of Transformation.
Youth RE:This Sunday, meet Michele Rubino OUTSIDE (you will see us) and PLEASE wear clothes you can get dirty! DO NOT GO INTO THE SERVICE. We will be doing a community service project by painting doors for an art installation.
Intro to OWL class is next week from 12:15 pm-1:15 pm after Water Communion Service. We HOPE your child can join us to get a feel for what the program will be like and then hopefully join in our biweekly meetings. This program will run the length of the school year with appropriate breaks for holidays and school recesses.
YOUTH CHOIR: Begins this Sunday! We will meet in the Allen House 10:30am-11am. We will begin learning "TRY EVERYTHING" from the movie Zootopia! We will be singing this at our "What Can Disney Teach Us" Intergenerational Service on October 11. The Youth Choir will NOT meet every week, so please watch the e-news for meeting dates.
We know this is a holiday weekend, so if you want to join, but cannot attend this week, please send Michele Rubino an email at [email protected].
Childcare on Sundays: Childcare is available in the Shoots & Sprouts nursery for ages 4 and under. Please ask one of our greeters for more info. Children and Youth are invited to start in the service and leave for classes with the teachers.
Help Us Plan for Two Weekly Services at UUCL! Discussion session Sunday, September 6 at 12:15pm in the Sanctuary.
The planning committee has held six discussion sessions and has received a lot of great input on the transition to two weekly services. You still have a chance to voice your creative ideas and concerns this Sunday. The exact date for implementation is TBD, in mid-October to mid-November.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES: Sign up for the Weekly eNews at the link on our website (uucl.org) for a LOT of additional information. You'll find many more opportunities for connection in the eNews, along with links to sign up and/or learn more.
- September Give Away the Plate: Our GATP collection this month will go to Cardinal Valley Elementary (https://cardinalvalley.fcps.net/about-us).
Checks can be made out to UUCL with "September GATP" in the memo line and mailed to the church; text UUCLGATP to 859-659-6363; or use the Donate link on the church website.
- Sunday Fellowship Hour: All are invited to join us for fellowship before and after the service in the Fellowship Hall. Please label any snacks you bring to share with your - name and ingredients. Our kitchen is a nut-free facility.
- Meal Train for Christa: UUCL community member Christa Tinker would appreciate help from the UUCL community. If you're able to help, please visit Crista's Meal Train here: www.mealtrain.com/trains/mw7o1l
- Two Services Discussion Session: Sunday, September 6 at 12:15pm, Sanctuary. Small group discussion session to help in the process of planning for two weekly services.
- UUCL Pagan Group Meeting: Sunday, September 6 at 12:30pm, Purple Room.
Creating sacred space where we can deepen our connection to the Earth, celebrate the cycles of nature, and honor spiritual practices that draw inspiration from ancient traditions.
- UUCL UbU Group Monthly Brunch:
Sunday, September 6 at 12:30pm,
Sedona Taphouse - Palomar.
UbU invites LGBTQIA+ folks and allies to connect for social activities and networking in the community.
- UU Women Connect Meeting: Tuesday, September 8 at 7pm. UUWC is open to anyone that identifies as a woman, offering a monthly opportunity for friendship, support, and fun activities. For more information concerning address contact Chris Nason at [email protected].
If your last name begins with the letter N-Z please consider bringing a sweet or savory snack to share.
- Wellness Wednesday: September 9, activities start at noon. Join us for experiences that nourish the Body, Mind, and Spirit—because our care for one another doesn't end on Sunday. For more info, contact Marie Conger, [email protected].
- UUCL Nominating Committee Meeting:
Thursday, September 10 at 7pm, Zoom.
The Nominating Committee welcomes participation from the congregation at their next meeting, on Thursday, September 10 via Zoom (Meeting ID: 943 8388 7950/Passcode: uucl).
- Intro to UUism. Sunday, September 13, 12:30-2pm. Are you UU-curious? Do you have a desire to learn about this progressive theology? If so, we'd like to invite you to join our next Intro to UUism class. The class will be held after the service. Light snacks will be available. If you plan on attending, please email Steve Drayton at [email protected].
- Intro to OWL Class: Sunday, September 13, 12:15-1:15pm, Allen House. This class is for Youth in grades 7-10. Grounded in UU values, OWL encourages respect, consent, communication, self-awareness, and compassion for ourselves and others. We HOPE your child can join us to get a feel for what the program will be like and then hopefully join in our biweekly meetings. This program will run the length of the school year with appropriate breaks for holidays and school recesses.
- UUCL Mini-Pantry: Sundays, before/after the service in the Fellowship Hall. Bring what you can, take what you need, no questions asked.
- Welcome Center Art: A sampling of our worship banners created by UUCL artists is on display in the Welcome Center durinog August and September. UUCL is proud to offer art exhibition opportunities for local artists in the Lexington community as well as for UUCL Member-Artists. Artists interested in exhibiting in the Welcome Center are encouraged to contact Judy Hower, [email protected].
Who Do I Contact When...?
UUCL staff are here to help and ensure you have the information you need. This list on our website may help:
https://www.uucl.org/whotocontact
When in doubt, start with the office ([email protected]) and we'll redirect you from there.
PARKING: We have many visitors on Sundays, so here's a reminder for our frequent attendees: We have permission to use the "La Petite Academy" parking lot at 1450 Higbee Mill. There are also other side streets around UUCL that you can park on. If you know of UUCL members near where you live, see if you can catch a ride with them.
If Sunday services and events need to be adjusted or cancelled due to weather conditions, updates will be posted by Saturday evening at the latest. You'll find the notice on WYKT, Facebook and Instagram and the church website, uucl.org.
