As I admire the beauty of new Spring blossoms, I am reminded that last year in March we closed our building and began to navigate the COVID pandemic as best we could. Despite all the fear and uncertainty, we regrouped and with great leadership and a core group of volunteers, we moved forward together. Since … Continue reading Moving Forward Together
Our new Flaming Chalice for September is now ready to review and read. Check out the results of the survey on Adult Religious Education. Find out about the new and brighter sanctuary. See what is upcoming in service and activities!
The newsletter for August 2019 has information on your summer activities. Find out more about the “Envisioning” process. Also, why are there photos of Pink Flamingoes? You will need to read the Flaming Chalice for August to find out!
“Incrementalism and progressivism are insufficient in these totalitarian times.” -Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray, UUA President “In this delicate turning…how will you become ready? No one’s comfort is at the center, you just do what needs to be done. Let’s be co-liberators and get free together.” Reverend Marta Valentin In a time of great challenge and heartbreak … Continue reading General Assembly 2019: The Power of We
Beloveds, This is a picture of my office door. It is covered with some of the cards and thank you notes that I have recently received: Sympathy cards after my uncle’s passing, Thank You cards, and “just because” cards and notes. I am so grateful for all your expressions of love and support! As I … Continue reading Minister’s Report: Gratitude
We are happy to announce that the charge of disobeying an officer has been dropped for SKUUC church member Rene Castle. Rene was arrested at the Poor People’s Campaign in May 2018. His crime? Hanging an “Honor the Treaties” banner on the statue of Christopher Columbus that is still in place in our state capitol’s … Continue reading DA Drops Charges Against SKUUC Member
Flaming Chalice Newsletter for May 2019 Information for May 2019 services, upcoming activities, and photos from Earth Day.
This past Saturday, our Rev. Dr. Maria Cristina Vlassidis Burgoa shared her vision of social justice at a Poor People’s Hearing in Oakland, California. WE are the ones we’ve been waiting for! Poor People’s Campaign, April 2019 Rev. Dr. Maria Cristina Vlassidis Burgoa In my tradition before we say our own names we … Continue reading Poor People’s Campaign, Oakland
Beloveds, This month our theme is Wholeness and we want to offer opportunities for all of us to practice self-care and to engage in healing experiences. Part of healing is creating spaces of radical welcoming and unconditional love. For many of us who identify as Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer/Two-Spirit/Gender-not-conforming, our spiritual journeys have not always contributed to our … Continue reading All of Who You Are is Sacred
Minister’s Blog Rev. María Cristina Beloveds, Last year I attended the UU General Assembly and for the first time I did not fill my entire schedule with workshops and meetings. I also signed up to sing with the choir. What an amazing experience! As someone who does not read music and who does not sing … Continue reading Music as a Spiritual Practice
