Upcoming Service

  • The Secret of Community

    April 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM

    We are longing to go home to a place we’ve never been. To be seen and heard and known- but what are we willing to give up to maintain connection? It is a tremendous blessing and it asks a lot. Can we do hard things? Rev. Pam Rumancik will lead worship. We will welcome new members during the service.

Inspire

Heal

Belong

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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

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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

From Our President

Dear Fellow Countryside Members and Friends – Hopefully, you’ve already seen the exciting announcement of the Board hiring Dr. Emma Farrell as our Contract Minister

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Upcoming Events

  • Transitions

    April 23, 2026- 10:00 AM
    The mission of the Transitions group is to provide a forum for mature adults to explore life transitions with a...

  • Feminine Divine Women's Group

    April 25, 2026- 10:00 AM
    The Feminine Divine Women’s Group provides a welcoming sacred space for women to form a bond with each other and...

  • Tai Chi

    April 25, 2026- 10:30 AM
    Tai Chi is an ancient practice that enhances health, concentration, and wellbeing. It can be practiced by people of all...

  • Time & Talent Auction

    April 25, 2026- 5:00 PM

  • Open Forum Discussion

    April 26, 2026- 9:00 AM
    Please join us Sunday mornings at 9 am to discuss “the issues of the day” while respectfully welcoming different perspectives....

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.