While human rights and international aid are under attack, it’s easy to feel like change is impossible. The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s (UUSC) partners, however, know first-hand that justice doesn’t just appear overnight. The movement for collective liberation requires ongoing, diligent tending and long-haul commitment. Please join Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud’homme to hear some of … Continue reading Planting Seeds of Justice
Non-Cooperation Training for Faith: A training for the congregation on the principles of strategic noncooperation and the role faith communities can play in defending democracy, protecting vulnerable neighbors, and building collective power.
Brene Brown’s new book Strong Ground invites us to move beyond simply “not losing” and instead lean into strategies that help us truly thrive. How might these ideas shape the life and future of a religious community like Unitarian Universalism? Join Rev. Becky Leyser, community minister at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Livermore, as she … Continue reading Keeping Your Balance in a Topsy Turvy World
Book Communion Worship Service, July 12 Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Mileva, Glen Announcements | Lavon Introit: #332 Perfect Singer | Mileva Opening Words | Board Host Call to Worship and Guest Introductions | Glen Land Acknowledgment | Lavon Chalice Lighting | Glen, Lavon Hymn: #301 Touch the Earth Reach the Sky | Mileva Wisdom … Continue reading Book Communion
Today we honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a courageous, bold, unique, and daring experiment in governance; an act for which they could have been tried for treason and died. Join us as we explore this experiment: its origins, complexities, compromises, promise, and uniqueness. When Benjamin Franklin was asked, “Tell me … Continue reading Restoring and Rebuilding Our Cherished Republic
You might not know (or believe it) but ice cream sundaes are a Unitarian invention. Really. So today, let’s celebrate the joys of summer, with ice cream sundaes during coffee hour.
The annual UU General Assembly Sunday Service will begin at 10:30 am this morning.
As we make our annual contribution to Diverse and Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries, Rev Eric takes the occasion to offer some thoughts on the role of racialization in our society and communities of faith. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Lea Announcements | Lavon Introit: #360 Here We Have Gathered | Lea … Continue reading Race Matters
What do we say to those who may never pass through our doors? This morning, Rev Eric reflects on a question his barber recently asked him. A question that got him thinking… Note: Next week we’ll hold our special collection for Diverse and Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric … Continue reading Dear Danny
This morning we celebrate the graduation of our high school seniors and show our appreciation for our religious education volunteers. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Linli Announcements | Lavon Introit: Where Do We Come From? | Linli Opening Words | Diane Meyerson Land Acknowledgment | Lavon Chalice Lighting | Rev Eric … Continue reading Growing a Village
