Unitarian Universalism’s first source, from a living tradition of wisdom and spirituality, is “direct experience of transcending mystery and wonder.” In these transitional times for our church and wider world, what sustains us?

All ages are welcome in the winter wonderland! Join us for this intergenerational service with Rev. Ruth Rinehart and Family Ministry leader Lorie Miller. Order of Service Welcome Announcements Opening Hymn: # 361 Enter Rejoice and Come In Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting Lighting Advent Candle Call to Worship SoUUlful Families Ministry Candles of Joys, Sorrows … Continue reading Winter Wonderland

Our trans siblings are lifted up this day. In honor for bravery in transgressing gender policing. In honor for resilience in the fact of extreme challenges. In honor for resilience in pointing the way to collective liberation, a more beautiful world in which every body is sacred. Order of Service Welcome Announcements Opening Hymn: #1053 … Continue reading Transgender Resilience & Remembrance

This week we are reflecting on change and transition. What’s the difference? Changes are facts, but transitions are psychological and spiritual processes. Children will stay for the first first 15-20 minutes of the service. Reverend Ruth leads. Order of Service Welcome Announcements Opening Hymn: #1024, When the Spirit Says Do Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting Time … Continue reading Changes or Transitions?

Explore with us the astonishing Earthseed writings from Octavia Butler, original AfroFuturist. Order of Service Welcome Announcements Opening Hymn: #361, Enter Rejoice and Come In Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting Hymn: #131, Love Will Guide Us Call to Worship Candles of Joys, Sorrows & Gratitude Musical Meditation Homily Offertory Extinguishing the Chalice Benediction Closing Hymn: #402, … Continue reading The Only Lasting Truth is Change

We live on unceded land, and most of us have settler/colonial ancestry. Land acknowledgements have been controversial in this congregation. Join us as we reflect on our relationship with this land and what our role is past, present and future. Order of Service Welcome Opening Hymn: #361, Enter Rejoice and Come In Land Acknowledgment Chalice … Continue reading Native Lands

Breathing is our birthright, and so is movement. Aldous Huxley once noted:  “Movement is so intertwined in the deep order of things that it is with their muscles that humans most easily obtain knowledge of the divine.” Join us for movement and play and community.   Order of Service Welcome Opening Hymn: #73, Chant for … Continue reading The Spiritual Practice of Movement

Everyone is invited to send questions to Rev. Ruth at minister@starrking.org. She will answer as many of them as she can during this service. Ask whatever question is burning in your heart!