Riddle and Mystery
On this Sunday, we explore some of the classic questions of religion, with a little bit of whimsy. An open-table Christian communion follows the service.
Archives: Services
Stars of the Night
On this Sunday, we honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember the “Kindertransport” which rescued Jewish children from Czechoslovakia and brought them to England on the eve of World War II. Congregant Caren Stelson will read her children’s book on the topic, and we’ll reflect on what we might learn from this series of both … Continue reading Stars of the Night
Keeping Us All Safe
In this time of both rising right-wing threats and rising criminalization, what does “safety” mean? How do we both protect and take risks for those we love?
A Person-Oriented Society
In his speech, “Beyond Vietnam,” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called for US society to “rapidly begin the shift from a thing-oriented society to a person-oriented society.” On this day, as we continue to confront racism, materialism, and militarism, we explore Dr. King’s call for this “radical revolution of values.”
Moving from Grief to Justice
In a world where devastation is palpable every day, it is often difficult not to default to despair and fear. Though this despair is so present, I find there is hope in letting yourself grieve. Join me in investigating the importance of not defaulting to fear and despair, but to find space to grieve and … Continue reading Moving from Grief to Justice
Out with the Old
This service will explore the themes of “new beginnings” as we enter into 2024.
Christmas Eve
Join us for our traditional service of lessons, carols, and candlelight. The service traditionally concludes with the electric lights turned off, and then congregation lighting their candles from one common source, passing the flame down the pews, “sharing the Christmas light” with each other as we sing “Silent Night.” For livestream participants: please contact Helene … Continue reading Christmas Eve
Solstice: Light in the Darkness
As the longest night of the year approaches, we look for the gifts of the darkness and of the returning light.
All Is Not Joyful
December can be joyful, and it can also be hard. This season brings forth many feelings: this morning we make space for grief, pain, loneliness, anger, regret, and the other feelings that can get pushed aside in the cultural demand for merrymaking.
Silent Men, Singing Women, Holy Visits
What happened before the stable? On this day, we creatively explore Christian stories of Mary, her cousin Elizabeth, and Jesus’ birth. CALLING ALL ACTORS: would you like to play a role in this week’s skit? Actors of all ages who can read aloud, please contact Rev. EB to reserve a part, and plan to come … Continue reading Silent Men, Singing Women, Holy Visits