This Sunday we are going back to basics. What is Unitarian Universalism anyway? This is a great Sunday for inviting someone that you think might be interested in our church. It will also be a great reminder and refresher for all of us. What do we value? What are our sources of truth? You can … Continue reading Unitarian Universalism 101 / Bring a Friend Sunday
*There is no recording of this service* In June, thousands of Unitarian Universalists gathered for The Service of the Living of Tradition. In that service, Rev. Chris Buice preached on navigating change. This service will include a rebroadcast of some of that service, as well as in-person joys and sorrows and singing. Rev. Chris Buice … Continue reading Toward Our Metamorphosis into Who Knows What
At a memorial service last summer, several hundred people in The Commons recited together ‘Our Father Who Art in Heaven, Hallowed by Thy Name…’ It was a powerful moment – and led Rev. Rachel to wonder what the words of that prayer Jesus taught meant in their original context – and what they might mean … Continue reading Reflecting on the Lord’s Prayer
Harm reduction is a set of practices and policies in public health to reduce the negative consequences of human behavior, recognizing that you can’t force someone to make different choices, but you can work to make the consequences of their choices less catastrophic. (Needle exchange programs for IV drug users is an example of harm … Continue reading Harm Reduction as an Ethical Guide
Join Peoples’ musicians in song and remembrance at our All Souls music service. The order of service can accessed HERE.
In the summer of 1816, a group of young adults started telling each other scary stories. Mary Shelley was one of those young adults – and the story she created was later published as Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus, one of the first science fiction novels. In the spirit of Halloween, Rev. Rachel will look … Continue reading Frankenstein, Artificial Intelligence, and Other Monsters
Last spring, the members of People’s Church passed a budget with a supplementary stewardship campaign. The time has come to make good on that past commitment, live into our integrity, and keep the flame of People’s Church growing. The service will be followed by a s’mores party at the fire pit, weather permitting. You can … Continue reading S’More
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of The Beloved Community, a place where every individual is held as beloved. What exactly does this mean, how is this done and why is equity work vital when Building the Beloved Community? The service this day will be led by Dr. Charlae Davis, the executive director of ISAAC, the … Continue reading The Presence of Equity when Building the Beloved Community
On this first Sunday of our religious education program for children and youth, Rev. Rachel will remind us that religious growth and learning does not end when adulthood begins. This service will also include the commissioning of our religious education teachers and invitations to some of the programs for spiritual growth for adults in our … Continue reading Coming of Age Again… and Again… and Again
This service will be a mini-pride celebration, featuring performances and a reflection from The Kittens Drag group. Come celebrate gender expression in all its forms and our Unitarian Universalist belief that all are worthy of care and respect, just as they are. Please note: in-person attendees are encouraged to bring small (or large) bills to … Continue reading Pride and Joy
In this service, we will celebrate the joy that animals bring to our lives. We will bless our animal companions, remember our beloved pets who have died, and repent the ways our actions hurt animals and the natural world. Please bring your beloved stuffed animals, well-behaved pets, or pictures of the animals in your life. … Continue reading Animal Blessing Service
During September, local artist Susan Teague’s ‘Goddesses Galore’ will be on display on the People’s Church ArtWall. In this service, Susan will lead us in a process of creating our own deities as we reflect on what is worthy of our veneration and enjoy our own creativity. You can access the order of service HERE.
We begin our church program year with our annual water service. We will celebrate the joy of community. Please bring water from somewhere meaningful to you to add to a common bowl as a symbol of our connections with one another and the wider world. If you are not able to attend the service in … Continue reading Water Service
This year our broad theme for summer services is “Navigating the Unexpected.” People’s People will speak on this theme in a variety of ways. Each service will include a ten-minute reflection from a speaker followed by group discussion.
Missy Howse-Kurtz, April Schmidt and Tim Kieffer who are members of the The Dismantling Racism Team, which works in collaboration with the Board of Trustees to apply anti-racist, anti-oppressive, multiculturally-centered principles to the collective work of the congregation.”
This service will be a first hand experience of the work of visionary musician/composer Pauline Oliveros. We will explore her concepts of Deep Listening through readings and sound meditations together, with a goal of finding a deeper understanding of the sounds that surround our everyday life.
When People’s person Kay Spade died this spring, she left a collection of the poems she loved best. We will hear some of those poems and celebrate books and reading, especially in this time when access to books is being threatened by the rising wave of book challenges and censorship. This service will also include … Continue reading A Celebration of Poetry and Books
