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
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
