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Exceptionalism and Interdependence

What is possible when you no longer have to be perfect? Prelude: Lilacs by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Linli Wang, piano Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music: At Daybreak by Erwin Schneider, Linli Wang, piano Opening Hymn: #389, Gathered Here Welcome Chalice Lighting: Rev. Amy Carol Webb Wisdom Tale: The Magical Yet,  Angela DiTerlizzi (Author), Lorena Alvarez Gómez … Continue reading Exceptionalism and Interdependence

Generosity

Unitarian Universalists name generosity as one of their most cherished values. We promise one another to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. We acknowledge that our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality. What does that mean for our shared life?   Prelude: Morning Song by Alfred … Continue reading Generosity

“Gifts of the Accident” and Other Lessons

Some of the toughest experiences of my life have also been among the most rewarding. We’ll talk about how weathering difficult experiences together can bring gifts of learning, connection, and love.     Prelude Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music Opening Hymn: #354, We Laugh, We Cry Welcome Chalice Lighting: Wisdom Tale: The Rabbit Listened Sing … Continue reading “Gifts of the Accident” and Other Lessons

Cynical Geniuses

There is a perception that cynics are intelligent realists. Is that a true story?   Prelude: Un beau rêve by André Gagnon, LInli Wang, Pianist Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music: Happin’ Hoppin’ by Joe Hisaishi, LInli Wang, Pianist Opening Hymn: # 131 Love Will Guide Us Welcome Chalice Lighting: Rev. Maureen Killoran Wisdom Tale: The … Continue reading Cynical Geniuses

Lessons from February

Winter seems like a good time to talk about depression. Today we will shine a little light and talk about some tools that have helped others.   Prelude: Adoration by Florence Price, Linli Wang, Piano Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music: Prelude Op. 7 No. 3 by B. Kalafati, Linli Wang, Piano Opening Hymn: #389, Gathered … Continue reading Lessons from February

The Hamster of Doom

Buckle up people, here we go! Ring Bell Prelude: Selections from Sacred Road by David Lanz Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music: Chanson elegiaque by A. Splendiarov Opening Hymn: #1020, Woyaya Welcome Chalice Lighting Call to Worship: Rev. Tania Y Márquez Hymn: #137, We Utter Our Cry Land Acknowledgment Wisdom Reading: Elie Wiesel Prayer, Candles of … Continue reading The Hamster of Doom

Illumination

As we move into the new year, we’ll take the opportunity to re-connect with our personal goals and our commitments. Join us for this special multigen service.   Ring Gathering Bell Prelude: Collection of Preludes by Alec Sloane, Linli Wang, Piano Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music: Sunday by Joe Hisaishi, Linli Wang, piano Greeting Opening … Continue reading Illumination

Thank You Eve

Eve is often vilified, but would we really have wanted to remain in the garden for eternity? Join us for Worship on Sunday as we begin our new year with a reflection of one of our earliest Biblical forebears. Prelude: Memory – Andrew Lloyd Weber, Mileva Lewis, Piano Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music: Jesu, Joy … Continue reading Thank You Eve