Upcoming Service
Star Wars: Resistance and Resilience
August 9, 2026 - 10:00 AMThe Force is “an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together.” Tales from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away can inspire us to resist evil and maintain resilience through trying times, regardless of our midichlorian count. This service will be led by Elizabeth Van Orden.
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Who We Are
Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist is a religious community that confirms, challenges and supports a diverse membership that spans all age groups, faith traditions, and an array of ethnic, political and economic experiences. We think that diversity enriches us all as we talk about a reality that none of us can possibly know completely.
What We Do
Our purpose is as complex as it is simple: We unite to strengthen the bonds of kinship among all persons, to promote human dignity and increase reverence for life’s creating, sustaining and transforming power through worship, study and service. –The Countryside Church Covenant
What We Believe
Our church is unique in that we do not have one set of beliefs that everyone must share in order to join. Rather, we believe in pluralistic religious ideas and the freedom of their expression. We believe that individual reason and conscience are the arbiters of religious truth. And we believe that seeking that truth is a never-ending journey.
Recent News
Meet the Minister
Meet the Minister (and Each Other!) Dear Beloved Community, It is such a joy and an honor to begin serving as your minister. I am
From Our Board President
Dear Fellow Countryside Members and Friends – August 2026 will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Countryside Church. Our new
Wheel of the Year: Lammas
The 2nd of August is the celebration of Lammas or Lughnasadh, the grain harvest and the first of three harvest festivals in the Wheel of
Adult Faith Development Fall Offerings
Registration is now open for fall adult classes. For additional information, contact the facilitators listed or contact our AFD coordinators, Pat Wydell and Susan Auld,
Upcoming Events
Open Forum Discussion
August 9, 2026- 9:00 AM
Please join us Sunday mornings at 9 am to discuss “the issues of the day” while respectfully welcoming different perspectives....Buddhist Study Group
August 9, 2026- 11:30 AM
All are welcome to join us as we discuss selected Buddhist texts and try to apply the principles and techniques...Green Sanctuary Meeting
August 9, 2026- 11:30 AM
The Green Sanctuary Committee promotes awareness, appreciation, and action in support of the environment on which we all depend. We...Tending the Spark: An Evening Gathering
August 9, 2026- 5:00 PM
Tending the Spark - Where the Body Remembers, the Spirit Sings. This intentional gathering remembers the ancient ways of ancestors...Atheist, Humanist, Agnostic Discussion
August 11, 2026- 7:00 PM
We meet to discuss issues related to Atheism, Agnosticism, and Humanism, with related videos and reading materials. See the weekly...
Building Calendar
Our Prairie
Nature is a spiritual wonder. The interconnected web of life is in full expression in prairies.
Countryside maintains a small prairie to remind us we’re part of the reciprocal circle of life. We recognize our future is intertwined with the flourishing of the natural world. Our members are deeply involved in community restoration groups as stewards and volunteers. Having a connection with nature brings everyone so much joy. Our small prairie, with its growing number of plant species, is a symbol that our faith community is committed to a glorious mutual flourishing of all living things.









