What does “Turn the Other Cheek” really mean? Or other of the aphorisms that Jesus is recorded as having told his followers two thousand years ago? Erik Gunn draws on the work of Methodist theologian and anti-apartheid activist Walter Wink in today’s service. [Image Credit: … read more.
Last spring, a number of members of JRUUC read and discussed Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg’s provocative book On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World. The book is a framework for making amends offered by the 12th century Jewish physician and scholar, Maimonides. The … read more.
An Ingathering and Water Communion Service
It’s time for our annual ingathering and water communion service! This morning, we’ll share stories of the river that is our community. Bring water that holds meaning for you to blend in our communal bowl, and stay for coffee … read more.
Between the brutality of war in our time and the cruelties perpetrated by our own lawmakers against the most vulnerable among us, the world feels like a horror show these days. How do we reconcile our passions for confronting injustice — and the desire for … read more.
Many, perhaps most of us were taught as children to say “You’re welcome” when someone thanked us. But how often do we say that now? And what does our response show us about the role of gratitude in our life? Drawing on the book Grateful by Diana … read more.
In this service organized by Heike Saynisch and Deb Myrbo, we’ll hear from three JRUUC members (Erik Gunn, Mike Stimson, and Leila Pine) about what faith means to them, and how they respond in their lives.
We’ll also have a special treat – live music from … read more.
