On this Sunday, we share a meal, reflect, pray, and sing, in “”Dinner Church,”” led by Rev. EB and her colleagues Revs. Emily Conger and Aisha Ansano. Our theme is finding deeper connections beyond the surface. Rev Conger, who has deep experience in worship with children, will lead multigenerational engagement and childcare will also be … Continue reading Dinner Church: Deep Connections Beyond What We Can See
We explore themes of homecoming and change with the UU Water Ceremony service.An open-table Christian Communion follows the service. All are welcome. Note: Worship begins at 11am on this day!
Capitalism tells us that our worth is measured by how productive we can be. Drawing from thinkers and writers who challenge that narrative, this service examines the myth of “unskilled” labor and asks questions about worth, rest, work, and core values.
As we continue to reemerge from pandemic emergency, we are re-learning how to be together. This Sunday, we generate ideas for this church year, focused on belonging and re-learning community.
We often say we care about deeds, not words, but we must care about words. Words are actions, and words cause actions. Abby will reflect on how our ability to use language as a gift is endangered, why this matters, and what we can do about it. For a children’s story, we will read from … Continue reading Words
At GA this year, our new UUA President advised congregations to slow down, lean into our gifts, and collaborate with other congregations. This Sunday, we will explore what our congregation does well.
Our new UU values put love at the center: “Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love.” An open-table Christian Communion follows the service. All … Continue reading Love at the Center
When friends, family, or neighbors are experiencing grief, it can be hard to know how to help or support. Grief is unique for each of us. We will reflect on the unique experience of grief, how it is a part of every life, and what it can mean to simply be present and be witness … Continue reading There is Strength in Grief
Can we practice gratitude for all that we have without reminders from misfortune, hardships or bad advice…like bringing a goat to live inside your house? I often remind myself of The parable of the Rabbi and the goat when things seem miserable and I need to remind myself to stay grateful for what I have.
One of the key tasks of religious community is to accompany people through death and bereavement. On this Sunday, we explore practices to remember those who have died. (A workshop on memorial service planning will follow in the Parish Hall and on Zoom from 2-4:30.)
