Our Church's Mission

Love boldly,
foster belonging,
nurture the evolving spirit,
and act justly.

We invite you to visit us for services, classes, and activities at 37 Miller Street in Belfast, Maine.

    All worship services are in the sanctuary and on Zoom simultaneously. Sunday services begin at 10:00am.

    We are joyfully welcoming and affirming - a vibrant, inter-generational faith community, inspired by thought and spirit, and grounded in love.

Our Next Service

Sunday, November 1

Title or Theme: Healing - An Act of Communion
Speaker: Rev. Bob Johansen
Worship Associate:  Marsha Donahue

The title and theme for this Sunday's homily derives from a quote by feminist theologian and philosopher bell hooks. Rev. Bob Johansen reflects on lessons learned about healing based on his years working as a nurse in Boston homeless shelters.Bob is an ordained minister who previously served UCC and UUA churches in Massachusetts before moving to Belfast nine years ago with his partner Michael Sczerzen. For the past four years he has led the church's Mindfulness Meditation group (Wednesdays from 9:30-11am) as well as facilitating one of the chur ... (continued)

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What’s a UU Church Like?

At UU Belfast …

Friday, October 30, 2026
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A Sample of Our Adult Programs

Soul Matters (Description of the Program)

- At church or on Zoom, depending on the group
      Each year, starting in September, our UUCB offers several Soul Matters groups with up to 10 members each, who meet together monthly through June at the church and/or on Zoom. Each group meets on different days and times, usually for 2 hours. While it’s definitely preferable to join a gro ... (continued)

Soul Matters with Debbie Bailly

2nd Tuesday, 1:00-3:00pm - Meeting Room

RE & Children’s Programs

Boo-Tique Dinner & Dress-up Party

October 31, 3-5pm at the UU Church
  • Bring Your Costume
  • Healthy Dinner Served
  • Private Places to Dress
  • Hair & Makeup Help
  • Face Painting

Church News

Pastor's Message

      Posted on: Saturday, September 5, 2026
 Dear UUCB,
      This month we’ll talk about “Courage”. Of course, when I hear the word courage I can’t help but think about fear. I don’t believe they are opposites. I believe we’ve all learned by now that courage is something we choose, it’s behavioral. It’s something we show in spite of fear, in the face of it. The opposite of fear then, isn’t courage…but maybe its acceptance, not in the giving up, I can’t change it kind of way…but in the it is what it is and I will do what I can kind of way. What is courage to you? What is the antidote to fear? Why can some people behave bravely and others can’t? Maybe we’ll dive into some o ... (continued)

Community Actions

Pledge to Reduce Our Use of Plastics

From Your Climate Action Team:

Consider this Pledge to Reduce Our Use of Plastics “What we do to the Earth, we do to ourselves.” Chief Joseph, Nez Perce

During our annual meeting on May 17, 2026, the congregation adopted the “Pledge To Reduce Plastic” developed by a committee of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition and promoted by the Waldo County Climate Action Coalition. 

The pledge reads: The UU Church of Belfast pledges to use reus ... (continued)

Next Public Events

Belfast Chamber Music: Trillium String Quartet w/ Philipp Elssner
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 2pm — Location: Sanctuary
Cost: Free. Donations are encouraged to support the performers
Utterly Unbelievable Clothing and Boutique Sale
Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 10am-6pm on Friday, 10am-2pm on Saturday — Location: Sanctuary

Quick Quiz

What do you know about this famous person from the UU tradition?

Linus Pauling


Recent Sermon / Homily

Silence: A Long Song and Hymn

Date:  October 25, 2026
Speaker:  Rev. Jacquie Robb
Length:  16:33

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