Upcoming Service

  • Star Wars: Resistance and Resilience

    August 9, 2026 - 10:00 AM

    The 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.

    Join us in person or online.

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Belong

Members of the CCUU congregation protesting

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.
Members of the CCUU Choir

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

Members of the CCUU Congregation gather for a Passover Seder

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

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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

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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.