Where you grew up might shape how you perceive reality. This Sunday we will continue to explore the early messages that shaped us. Order of Service Prelude: Daydream by John Ireland, Lyric Pieces by Edvard Grieg, Linli Wang, pianist Opening Hymn: We Shall Be Known by MaMuse Welcome Chalice Lighting: anastasi birosh Wisdom Tale: The … Continue reading The Rest of the Story

We are all raised in a family and societal culture. It can be hard to see the water we swim in, but let’s try this Sunday to make the implicit, explicit.  

Cultures all over the world visit with the dead at this time of year. We will create a ritual this morning to remember our dead. If you have pictures or mementos to share, we will create a small altar. If you lost someone in the past year, we will have time to remember them and … Continue reading Day of Remembrance

Like literally, let’s talk about the changing climate and the impact it has on our lives.  

This Sunday we will bless the pets that bless us. We will be outdoors (and on Zoom) and all well-mannered pets are welcome to join us. Pets that don’t relish travel or other animals are welcome to attend in the form of a picture. We will have a chance to share what makes our particular … Continue reading Blessing the Animals

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