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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us as we wrap up our Season of Stewardship. Let us know our value in community, and let us break bread together. Oder of Service Gathering Hymn: #346, Come Sing a Song With Me Gathering Hymn: #361, Enter Rejoice and Come In Welcome Call to Worship Opening Hymn: #128, For All That Is Our … Continue reading Commitment Sunday