Today we honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a courageous, bold, unique, and daring experiment in governance; an act for which they could have been tried for treason and died. Join us as we explore this experiment: its origins, complexities, compromises, promise, and uniqueness. When Benjamin Franklin was asked, “Tell me … Continue reading Restoring and Rebuilding Our Cherished Republic
You might not know (or believe it) but ice cream sundaes are a Unitarian invention. Really. So today, let’s celebrate the joys of summer, with ice cream sundaes during coffee hour.
The annual UU General Assembly Sunday Service will begin at 10:30 am this morning.
As we make our annual contribution to Diverse and Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries, Rev Eric takes the occasion to offer some thoughts on the role of racialization in our society and communities of faith. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Lea Announcements | Lavon Introit: #360 Here We Have Gathered | Lea … Continue reading Race Matters
What do we say to those who may never pass through our doors? This morning, Rev Eric reflects on a question his barber recently asked him. A question that got him thinking… Note: Next week we’ll hold our special collection for Diverse and Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric … Continue reading Dear Danny
This morning we celebrate the graduation of our high school seniors and show our appreciation for our religious education volunteers. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & Linli Announcements | Lavon Introit: Where Do We Come From? | Linli Opening Words | Diane Meyerson Land Acknowledgment | Lavon Chalice Lighting | Rev Eric … Continue reading Growing a Village
From an 1865 gathering at the Charleston race track through two World Wars to modern day, collectively remembering our dead remains an important ritual for the living. On the 55th national observance of Memorial Day, what have we learned about communal grief in times of war and peace? Order of Service Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | … Continue reading We Shall Not Sleep, Though Poppies Grow
As we welcome our newest members, Rev Eric takes a look back at early voices in our faith and (wisely?) imagines what lies ahead for all of us? Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev. Eric & Linli Announcements | Marilyn Mosher Introit: #1000, Morning Has Come | Linli Opening Words | Grace Wengermarsh Land … Continue reading Roots Hold Us Close, Wings Set Us Free
This Mother’s Day, let’s take a slightly different tack. Let’s celebrate mothers, yes, but also acts of unconditional love. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev. Eric & Linli Announcements | Glen Jacob Introit: #357 Bright Morning Stars | Linli Opening Words | Terri Owen Land Acknowledgment | … Continue reading Gifts of Unconditional Love – A Mother’s Day Celebration
Those among you with a literary bent may notice that this title is taken from Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing. In sum, the lines go, “What men dare do. What men may do. What men daily do, not knowing what they do.” To start this month’s overall theme of Awakening Curiosity, and with Mother’s … Continue reading What Men Dare Do
