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Social Justice Warriors, Social Justice Wonderers, Social Justice Worriers, Social Justice Wanderers

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This summer, the People’s Church board identified justice as a special focus for our community this year. In this service for all ages, we will explore all of the ways we can do the work of justice – as warriors, as wonderers, worriers, wanderers, and more through multisensory worship stations. (With full credit to the … Continue reading Social Justice Warriors, Social Justice Wonderers, Social Justice Worriers, Social Justice Wanderers

Joining of Waters

We will celebrate the beginning of our church year with our water ritual, a symbolic re-forming of our church community. For this all ages service, everyone will gather in The Commons. If you are attending the service in-person, please bring water from somewhere important to you (home is fine!) and a dish to share for … Continue reading Joining of Waters

Benefits of Mindful Meditation

Summer services will once again be reflections from People’s People. Each service will include a ten-minute reflection from a speaker followed by discussion in small groups. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at 10:45. You can access the order of service HERE. Please join us … Continue reading Benefits of Mindful Meditation

Observing Interconnection Through the Practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine flows largely from the traditions of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. It is rooted in the notion that all things are interconnected, and that the flow of the body is a microcosm of the outer world. At its root is the concept of yin and yang—the two opposing forces from which all life … Continue reading Observing Interconnection Through the Practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Mokie’s Dark Ride”: Motherhood and Forgiveness

This service will feature a reading of the Ten-Minute Play: “Mokie’s Dark Ride” by Gordon Bolar. Actors include Julie Schneeberger and Matthew Morris McCormick. The play examines the role of a mother and motherhood itself in an unconventional way. Summer services will once again be reflections from People’s People. Each service will include a ten-minute … Continue reading “Mokie’s Dark Ride”: Motherhood and Forgiveness

This Interdependent Life: Rituals for Resilience

In June 2024, the Seven Principles were replaced with language describing Unitarian Universalism through a set of shared values, all centered around love. The UU value, Interdependence, states: We honor the interdependent web of all existence.  With reverence for the great web of life and with humility, we acknowledge our place in it. My reflection … Continue reading This Interdependent Life: Rituals for Resilience

Hymn Sing Service

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Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III has said: “When the people sing together something happens that can’t be replicated by singing alone…” We invite you to our hymn sing service; People’s people will reflect on hymns and songs that have had special meaning to them over the years and then we will sing a few verses … Continue reading Hymn Sing Service

Summer Service

Summer services will once again be reflections from People’s People. Each service will include a ten-minute reflection from a speaker followed by discussion in small groups. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at 10:45. You can access the order of service HERE. Please join us … Continue reading Summer Service

Book Service

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Summer services will once again be reflections from People’s People. Each service will include a ten-minute reflection from a speaker followed by discussion in small groups. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at 10:45. You can access the order of service HERE. Please join us … Continue reading Book Service

Flower Celebration Service

In 1923, Czech Unitarians held the first flower service in Prague. Today, we continue the tradition of this anti-fascist holiday, celebrating human diversity and the legacy of Czech Unitarian minister Norbert Čapek. We will be celebrating in the style of contemporary Unitarians of Prague, Czechia. All in-person attendees are invited to bring a flower (or … Continue reading Flower Celebration Service

It Takes A Village

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It takes the whole village working together to support our children & youth at People’s. Families are under enormous pressure today. How can our congregation best support and minister to them in these times? Come celebrate our RE teachers and graduating seniors. You can access the order of service HERE. Please join us on Zoom … Continue reading It Takes A Village

Do You Believe It? Can You Defend It? Can You Say It with Love?

In these trying times–in the public forum, in government, in the smallest interpersonal interactions–it can seem as though our UU values are constantly under attack. How do we speak up when the moment calls for it? How do we convey our message in ways that are both effective and based in love? The speaker shares … Continue reading Do You Believe It? Can You Defend It? Can You Say It with Love?