Humans develop a sort of second skin to protect themselves. It is pretty hard to dwell in the land of inherent worth and dignity for ourselves, so we develop ways to keep ourselves safe. This second skin, however, often leads to conflict. Order of Service Prelude: “Butterflies in Space” by Michael Jones Opening Hymn: #311, … Continue reading Second Skin
sonder n. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own Order of Service Prelude: J.S. Bach — Partita No.4, BWV 828: II. Allemande, Linli Wang, Piano Opening Hymn: #1023, Building Bridges Welcome Greet Your Neighbor Chalice Lighting Wisdom Tale: I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick … Continue reading Complex Subjectivity
The Jewish High Holy Days are upon us. This time of year we reflect on forgiveness and atonement. Order of Service Prelude: Adagietto from Symphony No.5 by Gustav Mahler, Linli Wang, piano Opening Hymn: #1074 Turn the World Around Welcome Greet Your Neighbor Chalice Lighting: Rev. Maureen Killoran Wisdom Tale: “What if Nobody Forgave” by … Continue reading Forgiveness and Atonement
Ingathering and the Water Communion are amongst the few rituals specific to Unitarian Universalism. Ingathering marks the beginning of a new church year as people return from their summer adventures or rest. Water communion is a way to lift up our interconnectedness. Whether you plan to attend on Zoom or in person, please bring a … Continue reading Water Communion and Ingathering
Labor Day Sunday, a church tradition since 2003! It’s our annual celebration with live music and poetry readings centered on social justice and hope. Order of Service Prelude by Pianist Linli Wang Welcome Land Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting #462 Call to Worship #438 Reading Special Music Poetry for All Ages Candles of Joys and Sorrows Prayer … Continue reading Tyrants Fear the Poet
Unitarian Universalists start each meeting and each service with a check in. How is it with your spirit today? What are you carrying that you need your community to know about? As beings in the interconnected web of life, it is important we witness one another. Prelude: “The Phantom Melody” by Albert W. Ketèlbey, Pianist, … Continue reading Check-In
Wouldn’t it be nice, just once, for life to unfold according to your plans and your timeline?
Interim ministry is a unique opportunity to lean into liminal space–the space between. This congregation has already experienced a year of interim ministry, so the concept is not new to us, but now we have a new interim minister. Come meet Rev. Sollie and reacquaint yourself with the work of this unique time. Rev. Sollie … Continue reading Liminal Spaces
Join us for our annual book communion. Bring a book to church to put on our alter, and bring a wonderful new reading experience home with you. Led by Glen Jacob, with words from two of our recently publish authors, Nathan Heigert and Bethany Salway, come to share in the joy of books. Gathering Hymn: … Continue reading Book communion
Though we have broken our vows a thousand times before, come, yet again come. Join us to explore this valuable and emotional topic. Led by Glen Jacob, featuring the sermon: “Failure to Forgive “ written by John A Buehrens Gathering Hymn: #6, Just as Long as I Have Breath Gathering Hymn: #360, Here We Have … Continue reading Forgiveness and Failure
