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
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
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
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
