Archives: Services

Faith and the Great Pumpkin

Lessons in faith and hope inspired by the classic tale Order of Service: Prelude & Centering | Linli & WA Opening Hymn: # 396 I know this rose will open (slide) Welcome | Cheryl Chalice Lighting | Mileva Wisdom Tale: Pumpkin Jack | Tanya Sing the Children to Class (slide) Call to Worship | Glen … Continue reading Faith and the Great Pumpkin

Coming Out Day / Spirit Day

Millions wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for LGBTQ youth and young adults, and to speak out against bullying. Join us today as we celebrate our LGBTQ family and friends.This service is a multi-gen “Action Sunday,” where children remain in the short service with their families, then all ages split into … Continue reading Coming Out Day / Spirit Day

This _____ Moment

There are many ways to describe the political and social moment we are in the midst of. This morning, Rev. Eric invites us to share our experiences, perspective and ways we might best get through these challenging times.   Prelude & Centering | Linli and Lavon Opening Hymn: #153 Oh, I Woke Up This Morning … Continue reading This _____ Moment

Orange Shirts Everywhere

Today, during the Jewish High Holy Days, our new minister shares some of what he learned during his recent sojourn in the Great White North. In Canada September 30 is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or as commonly known, Orange Shirt Day. What forms of atonement or reconciliation might still be possible for … Continue reading Orange Shirts Everywhere

The Once and Future Church

Every faith community has a past, as well as a call forward. While he’s only begun to follow a few of the threads that run through Starr King, our new minister is willing to name what he’s begun to see and offer a few, preliminary reflections on what the congregation’s future may hold. With Rev. … Continue reading The Once and Future Church

Freedom is a Constant Struggle

This Sunday:“ Freedom is a Constant Struggle”10:30 a.m. pacific time Bob Britton Join us on Labor Day Sunday for a celebration of poetry and music centered on social justice and hope. Come and be inspired!   Special Music – If I Had a Hammer by Pete Seeger and Lee Hayes Welcome Land Acknowledgment: (slide) Chalice … Continue reading Freedom is a Constant Struggle

“Returning to Community” Worship with Rev. Millie Phillips

Please join our guest speaker, Millie Phillips, as we discuss Returning to community; an old model for new times.   Prelude Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music Opening Hymn: # 112  Do you Hear (slide) Welcome Mary Lou Chalice Lighting Wisdom Tale  Tanya Sing the Children to their Classroom (slide) Call to Worship   Millie Hymn: … Continue reading “Returning to Community” Worship with Rev. Millie Phillips