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Good bye
This is Rev. Sollie’s last Sunday in the pulpit. We will say goodbye and release one another back into the wild.
Grace
Grace is a concept closely associated with Christianity, but is there something in it for all humanity? Prelude: Love Wins All by Donghwan Seo Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music Opening Hymn: #123, Spirit of Life Welcome Chalice Lighting: Rev. Kathy A. Huff Wisdom Tale: The Reflection in Me by Marc Colagiovanni (Author), Peter … Continue reading Grace
Flower Communion
Unitarian Universalism has a few rituals that are truly our own. Flower Communion is one of them This delightful service is for all ages. Please bring a flower or two to share. The original intent was to pick the flowers to bring, but don’t get in trouble with your neighbor. If you are attending by … Continue reading Flower Communion
Bystander Apathy
Bystander apathy comes in many flavors and is predictable. Can knowing more about it help us to be more courageous? Prelude Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music Opening Hymn: #1010 We Give Thanks Welcome Chalice Lighting: Rev. Sara Eileen La Wall Wisdom Tale: The Other Side Jacqueline Woodson (Author), E. B. Lewis (Illustrator), Nancy Paulsen … Continue reading Bystander Apathy
In the Soup Together
With a previous minister, Starr King Church explored trauma, learning to ask, “What happened to you?” instead of “What is the matter with you?” In these times we are a living in, we might need some reminders about coping with trauma. This Sunday we will revisit what we know about trauma and how that applies … Continue reading In the Soup Together
“Imagining a Better World,” Worship with Special Guest Rev. Claire Eustace
The origin myth of the Israelites includes many instances of despair where the Israelites’ understanding of the world was tested and their imaginations expanded. They agree to leave hardship they knew into the unknown because they dreamt of liberation. They are tested again by being told that their God is real, but invisible to them. … Continue reading “Imagining a Better World,” Worship with Special Guest Rev. Claire Eustace
Right Relationships and Covenant
A new covenant of right relationship is being proposed. This is a collective promise that we make with one another about how we will live in this community. Is this a promise you can make? Prelude Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music Opening Hymn: STJ#1008, When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place Welcome Chalice Lighting: … Continue reading Right Relationships and Covenant
Redefining “Welcome”
In this political moment, being a Welcoming Congregation requires more than simply opening our doors. We are at a crucial turning point—will we live into our commitment to be a home for all those who need Unitarian Universalism? Doing so will require us to revisit and redefine what “welcome” means and what it requires of … Continue reading Redefining “Welcome”