Toward the Beloved Community of Unitarian Universalism
The late civil rights activist John Lewis called us to: “Not get lost in a sea of despair and to never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
Archives: Services
Thresholds
Thresholds and doorways provided some of the most powerful images from Cambodia, as Rev. Ruth took study leave in February, studying sacred space and place. Join us as she says Goodbye to Starr King, reflecting on thresholds in life.
Faithfully Becoming, Family Ministries
Starr King has deeply committed to its children, youth and families. Join us today for an Intergenerational Service, as we celebrate our Family Ministry and volunteers. Gathering Hymn #6, Just as Long as I Have Breath * Gathering Hymn #360, Here We Have Gathered * Welcome * Call to Worship (slide) * Opening Hymn #338, … Continue reading Faithfully Becoming, Family Ministries
Faithfully Becoming: GA Reflections
Welcome! This is a pivotal time for our faith as we collectively discern how to move forward in these challenging times. Come hear how the delegates at GA wrestled with these questions and some of the decisions that were made. Order of service: Gathering Hymns #66 When the Summer Sun Is Shining, #347 Gather the … Continue reading Faithfully Becoming: GA Reflections
Life as Light: A Service for LGBTQ+ Pride Sunday
One of our Seven Principles is the goal of world community with Peace, Liberty & Justice for ALL. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Sunday with us! We will also honor the Father’s Day holiday. Bring a friend! Order of Service Gathering Hymn: #12, O Life That Maketh All Things New Gathering Hymn: #66, When the Summer Sun … Continue reading Life as Light: A Service for LGBTQ+ Pride Sunday
You Encircle Circling
What does astonishing 12th century German nun, Hildegard of Bingen, have to say to Unitarian Universalists? Order of Service Gathering Hymn: #12, O Life that Maketh All Things New Gathering Hymn: #66, When the Summer Sun Is Shining Welcome Call to Worship Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting Opening Hymn: #27, I Am That Great and Fiery … Continue reading You Encircle Circling
Flower Ceremony: Beauty Calls Us Together
Join us for an intergenerational service, the beloved Flower Ceremony. On its 100th anniversary, learn about its WWI heritage and the power of our Unitarian history. Order of Service Gathering Hymn: #12, O Life that Maketh All Things New Gathering Hymn: #66, When the Summer Sun Is Shining Welcome Call to Worship Opening Hymn: … Continue reading Flower Ceremony: Beauty Calls Us Together
“Belum” Annual Congregational Meeting Afterwards
Most of us know change rather reluctantly. We consider it necessary, but prefer it in small doses, only when convenient and mostly for other people. But that rarely works out. We are living in a world – and living in bodies – that literally never stop changing. In this service we will consider the change … Continue reading “Belum” Annual Congregational Meeting Afterwards
The Transient and the Permanent in Unitarian Universalism
Ours is a living faith. Since the Unitarians and Universalists consolidated in 1961, we have grown with the times. We are different now than we were then. We are working to remain relevant, a faith that meets this moment. Joins us as we look past, present and future, including the proposed changes to Article II … Continue reading The Transient and the Permanent in Unitarian Universalism
Our Parents Ourselves
Join us on this day, in which we repudiate Hallmark holidays, but look deeply at love in our lives, and how our relationships change with the ones who love and care for us, as we love and care for others. We will be joined by Parvin Seaver, with the Alameda Co Be A Mentor program. … Continue reading Our Parents Ourselves