Speaker: Rev. Karen Armina

On Freedoms: Mine and Ours

There are two ways (at least!) to frame freedom: “freedom from” restrictions on our actions, and “freedom to” behave in ways we wish to.  These can be in tension with each other; promoting “freedom from” for some is sometimes accused of infringing on the “freedom … read more.

Flower Communion – All the Colors

Diversity brings beauty and resilience to both natural and human communities, and our annual Flower Communion service is a celebration of that diversity.  This morning, we’ll honor the beauty and resilience that comes from diversity – in flowers and in humans – and we’ll celebrate … read more.

The Thread

Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition, which means it changes as we learn and experience new things.  And yet, there are threads – constants – that can be traced through our history.  This morning, we’ll explore the threads we each bring to this beloved congregation, … read more.

Imagining Ourselves Whole

The Unitarians and Universalists consolidated, and formed the Unitarian Universalist Association, 64 years ago this month.  Our founders imagined that these two faith traditions rooted in heresy might complement each other as a new whole was created – and since then, there are ways that … read more.

May the Fourth Be With You

Today is Star Wars Day – the unofficial celebration of the galaxy that has fired many of our imaginations.  And our Pagan siblings just marked Beltane, or May Day – the time to plant the gardens of our future, because we know that the seeds … read more.

Life, Breaking Through

This week brings holy days that invite reflections on rebirth and resurrection.  Our Christian siblings celebrate Jesus’ rising from the dead today, life is emerging with the coming of Spring, and Earth Day is close.  This morning, we’ll explore some of the ways we can … read more.

This Joy

Joy comes in many varieties, and can have many sources – beauty, pleasure, nature, memory, each other…  This morning we’ll explore ways we can discover, create, nurture, and share joy, through intentional acts or unexpected moments or anything in between. [Free image from Pixabay]

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Joy Revolution

Joy is subversive!  To nurture ourselves and each other in these times, and to start us off on the theme of “living love through the practice of joy,” we’ll explore joy as necessary for both our own self care and our collective sustainability in the … read more.

Growing Trust

A community can be like a garden – it needs care and tending (a nurturing environment) and reciprocity, its beauty comes from its diversity, and we trust that it will give back beyond what we put into it.  Come and help us grow a garden … read more.