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Illumination

As we continue Advent we also make room for our shared bonds of community as well as giving a very fond farewell and good luck to a longstanding member of our staff and interwoven lives here at Starrking.   Prelude & Centering | Linli & Marilyn Opening Hymn: #1000, Morning Has Come | Linli Welcome … Continue reading Illumination

“Choose Hope”

We face choices in every minute of every day. When the world needs as much love and justice and maturity as ours does right now, how can we afford to choose anything but hope?

The Art of Preparation

As Advent begins today, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on what life requires of us to make room for the new.   Prelude & Centering | Linli & Cheryl Opening Hymn: #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are | Lea SLIDE Welcome | Cheryl Chalice Lighting | Lavon Land Acknowledgment | Lavon SLIDE Wisdom Tale … Continue reading The Art of Preparation

Our Saving Message

Thanksgiving draws near in a season when much feels at risk. How then, to celebrate and enjoy what may still be the bounty before us? And what does Rev. Eric mean by Saving Message? Since when have Unitarian Universalists been about salvation? Come and find out. Speaker Rev. Eric   Prelude & Centering | Linli … Continue reading Our Saving Message

Inclusion as a Spiritual Practice

What if inclusion is not a policy but a path — a spiritual journey that invites all of us beyond good intentions. True inclusion calls us into humility, learning, and shared transformation. It’s more than a friendly welcome; it’s a way of practicing our deepest values in community, across difference. Join us as we explore … Continue reading Inclusion as a Spiritual Practice

“Who Are You, Really?”

With Rev. Eric Meter and Ben Ogilvie. Each of us carries a rich tapestry of identities — some visible, some hidden, some cherished, some complicated. Too often, we and others are reduced to a single label or box. In this service, we’ll explore the many dimensions that make us who we are and consider how … Continue reading “Who Are You, Really?”

Lost Loves

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 Lost Loves

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