At a wedding, perhaps you heard the classic text from the Christian Scripture that includes, ‘love is patient, love is kind,’ but did you know that these words were originally part of a letter to an unruly church telling them to behave themselves. In this service, Rev. Rachel will explore this ancient wisdom about what … Continue reading “Becoming People of Love”
Thirty years ago, 12 Black women created a framework for Reproductive Justice that says the right to raise a child, to not to have a child, to raise children we do have in safe and sustainable communities, and to maintain bodily autonomy is a human right. For us as Unitarian Universalists, there is a broader … Continue reading “Sanctity in Reproductive Justice”
As Unitarian Universalists, we celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology. As our programs for children and youth begin (with a focus on world religions this year), Rev. Rachel will reflect on the gift of religious pluralism and how learning about other wisdom traditions canstrengthen our faith. You can … Continue reading “Crossing Paths”
Our congregation is joining with other UU congregations across the continent to imagine a flourishing, just future and be inspired to make our vision a reality. This service is part of a weekend long program of activities – and you don’t need to attend the Saturday workshop to find meaning and inspiration in this service. … Continue reading “UU Climate Justice Revival”
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”
This summer, the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association adopted a new statement of values. These values are Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity withlove at the center. (JETPIG is a handy pneumonic to help us remember.) In this service, we will kick-off a focus on these values that will continue throughout this … Continue reading “Exploring Our Values”
We begin our church program year with our annual water service celebrating 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 person and … Continue reading “Water Service”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service, “Living Our Values”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service, “Israel and Palestine”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service, “The Book That Changed Your Life”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service, “Our Values Revealed through Theatre”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service, “Let’s Talk About Sex”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service: Book Service
Connie Ferguson and Denise Hartsough will share how their deep and longstanding engagement with the League of Women Voters expresses their values. This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” People’s People will speak on this theme in a variety of ways. Each service will include a ten-minute reflection from a … Continue reading Summer Service, “Living Our Values in League”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service, “Living Our Values”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service, “Changing of the Guard Despite the Peanut Gallery”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service: “Living our Values: Beyond Goats & Tree Limbs”
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service: Living Our Values by Mindfully Opting Out
This year the broad theme for summer services is “Living Our Values.” 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. Summer services will be multiplatform, taking place both in the Commons and over Zoom. Services begin at … Continue reading Summer Service: Living Our Values
In this service to mark the end of the church program year, we will let dandelions be our teachers. What can these nutritious plants, the bane of many gardeners, teach us about depth, abundance, persistence, surprise, and beauty? This service will include our annual flower ritual. All in-person attendees are invited to bring a flower … Continue reading Lessons from Dandelions: A Flower Service
