We love nature, but do we love all the things the natural world has to offer equally? What about the pesky dandelion? Prelude: Morning Has Broken Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music: Imagine by John Lennon Opening Hymn: # 346, Come, Sing a Song with Me Welcome Chalice Lighting Wisdom Tale: Like a Dandelion … Continue reading What Does a Dandelion Have to Offer Us?
As we prepare to welcome Rev. Eric Meter as our new minister, the former President of our denomination, Rev. Dr. John Buehrens, comes with a reminder that if we are indeed in the tradition of the “free church,” with that comes a responsibility for each of us: to deepen our own spiritual lives continually. This … Continue reading “Spirituality and Inner Freedom” with Rev. John Buehrens, July 27
Voluntary Simplicity A lifestyle of voluntary simplicity fits very naturally with our Unitarian Universalist’s shared values of Interdependence, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Generosity and Justice surrounding Love. Today’s service will explore just what is meant by voluntary simplicity and why our shared values infuse this lifestyle. Gathering Music: Mileva – Dreamgift – Spencer Brewer … Continue reading Voluntary Simplicity
During times of great uncertainty and fear, we long for refuge, sanctuary. What if–instead of locating sanctuary in a specific place–we instead seek to practice sanctuary, wherever we are? What if we became sanctuary people? Guest Worship Leader, Rev. Tovis Page Prelude: My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice by Camille Saint-Saens and Zerlina’s Song … Continue reading “Becoming Sanctuary People” with Rev. Tovis Page
There has been much talk in the past year, both pre- and post-election, about the soul of our nation, pointing to “soul” as the seat of sacred identity. What does it mean for nations or churches to have souls? The soul of a church lies in its purpose or “mission.” Does our nation, in that … Continue reading “Saving the Souls of Churches and Nations” with Rev. Jay Atkinson, July 6
Today is our annual book communion. Bring a well loved book for the alter, and bring a different book home. Prelude Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music Opening Hymn: # 339 Knowledge they say (slide) Welcome Chalice Lighting Wisdom Tale Sing the Children to their Classroom (slide) Call to Worship Hymn: # 205 … Continue reading “My Life With Books” Book Communion with Glen Jacob
The art of practice is the deliberate, disciplined process of refining skills through repetition, reflection, and adjustment. True practice is more than just a routine. It is and has to be an active engagement that balances patience with persistence. It is often in the small and invisible efforts where growth happens. Led by Linli Wang, … Continue reading “In Doing, We Become: the Soulful Pursuit of Practice” with Linli Wang
This is Rev. Sollie’s last Sunday in the pulpit. We will say goodbye and release one another back into the wild. Ring Bell Prelude: Farewell At The Foot Of A Hill by Jun Maeda, Linli Wang, pianist Ring Tibetan Bowl Centering Music: May You Always by Larry Markes and Dick Charles, Linli Wang, pianist … Continue reading Good bye
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
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
