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
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
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
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
When we are faced with difficulties in our lives, we sometimes allow them to stop us in our tracks. However, using our imagination and creativity, we have the power within us to transform difficulties into opportunities that might even be better than what we would have otherwise conceived. Oder of Service! Gathering Hymn: #21, For … Continue reading Are You Up to the Challenge?
You can stumble across the small pieces of beauty, wisdom and truth that surround us all the time, but to find them in earnest takes training and intentionality. Join us to hear Rev. David Pyle as he weaves his hobby with the spirituality of Unitarian Universalism. Order of Service Gathering Hymn: #298, Wake Now My … Continue reading Resistance: Reflections in the Sea Glass
Respect life. Restore earth. Renew Spirit. Unitarian Universalists are committed to environmental justice. A beautiful ritual as well, for the future of our community. Join us for the blessing for Baby Isobe! Order of Service Gathering Hymn: #298, Wake Now My Senses Gathering Hymn: #347, Gather the Spirit Welcome Call to Worship Baby Isobe Blessing … Continue reading Earth Day
How do we deal with resistance to assimilation? There are many different answers. Join pulpit guest Glen Jacob as we explore some examples from science fiction and fantasy as metaphors, from the Borg from Star Trek, to The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Come for an unusual and fun service! Order of Service Gathering Hymn: … Continue reading Resistance is Futile
Easter is theologically complicated for Unitarian Universalists. Join us in community and worship on this sacred day. Order of Service Gathering Hymn: #298, Wake Now My Senses Gathering Hymn: #347, Gather the Spirit Welcome Call to Worship Come, let us worship together Opening Hymn: #38, Morning Has Broken Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting Hymn: #268, Jesus … Continue reading Easter: Rising in Community
Gathering Hymn: #298, Wake Now My Senses Gathering Hymn: #347, Gather the Spirit Welcome Passover Seder Thanks Announcements, Invitation and Final Wave
