In many traditions across the northern hemisphere, the fullness of autumn is a time to reflect on those we have recently lost. Let’s take the opportunity this morning to think back on loved ones we’ve lost in the last year or two. If you wish, please send Rev. Eric a photo to display and a … Continue reading Remembrance Sunday

If Rev Eric had his way, trust would be another four letter word. You know, words that resonate in many, sometimes contridictory ways. Even if trust fits that bill, this morning let’s explore the ways and foundataions of trust in our lives.

As this is Indigenous Peoples Day weekend, Rev Eric explores what he has learned, or thinks he has learned, from cultures he is not a part of. There may be a fine line between appreciation and appropriation. Yet even on that fine line, can we find room to dance?   Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | … Continue reading Appreciation and Appropriation

This morning, the Rev. Wayne Arnason joins us again, saying, “Even on Zoom, the opportunity to share in worship with the Starr King Church community feels like a homecoming. In the fifty years since the congregation ordained me on October 3, 1976, I’ve had many homes, and many ministries in Unitarian Universalism. However, the place … Continue reading Home Again … and Again … and Again

While it is still early in our program year, Rev. Eric takes the opportunity to reflect on what the work of faith communities like Starr King is, and what it asks of each of us. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Linli Announcements  | Lavon Introit:  #360 Here We Have Gathered  | Linli   … Continue reading Why We Do What We Do

As we dedicate our new labyrinth this morning, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on our paths through life and whether any of them might approximate the definition of “sacred geometry.” Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Linli Welcome and Announcements  | Mileva Introit:   #73  Chant for the Seasons  (autumn, v 1) … Continue reading Pattern Recognition