We’re in a time of big change, as Rev. Karen moves on to a new ministry and Reeb moves into a transitional time with an interim minister. As is normal during times of change, we’re holding joy, sorrow, hope, anxiety, and more. This morning, our last one together, we’ll say goodbye, by looking back on … Continue reading Sweet Sorrow
Mother Teresa said “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” This morning, as we approach Juneteenth, we’ll explore what it might mean to consider all people as part of our community as we create the conditions for flourishing together. [Image from www.publicdomainpictures.net] Worship Associate: Stephen … Continue reading We Belong to Each Other
Our annual flower communion service falls on the first Sunday of Pride month! We’ll begin exploring the June theme of flourishing together, by celebrating the beauty we bring and create as a community, and the beauty of kinship created in queer community. [Image from commons.wikimedia.org]. Please bring a flower to contribute to a communal bouquet … Continue reading The Beauty of Us All – Flower Communion
This morning, we’ll practice awakening our curiosity in various ways using the multigenerational fair style of worship, in which we have several different activities happening throughout the building during our reflection time. [Image from rawpixel.com] Worship Associate: Eric Gunn, Special Music: Bryan Rainey Click to join us online via Zoom Share the Plate – click … Continue reading Looking Closer
We humans really like to be right! This morning, we’ll explore the possibilities that can arise when we can let go of the need to know, and the role of curiosity in easing the anxiety uncertainty can bring. We’ll also have a decommissioning ceremony for our visiting stewards. [Image from needpix.com] Worship Associate: Stephen Rich, … Continue reading Are You Sure?
This month’s theme invites us to awaken our curiosity. This morning, we’ll explore how cultivating a practice of curiosity might bring a sense of awe, a feeling of compassion, and a foundation for relationship. [Image from Soul Matters] Worship Associate: Vera Leone, Special Music: Sacred Breath Choir Share the Plate – click to donate Click … Continue reading Turning to Wonder
Sometimes things are so hard that we can’t imagine making change for the better. What if we could shift our perspective? What if possibilities abound? Carrie Newcomer sings, “In the window of a crisis, we can build a better frame,” and this morning, we’ll explore how that might happen. We’ll also welcome new members with … Continue reading What If?
The kind of resurrection told in the Easter story is contrary to the scientific and theological understandings of many Unitarian Universalists. And yet, there is wisdom to be found in considering the idea of leaving a tomb. This morning, we’ll explore the possibility that things we think of as endings might lead to beginnings. [Free … Continue reading A Tomb Is No Place To Stay
Our guest speaker Luis Velasquez will share reflections on immigrant and worker dignity and solidarity in a time of fear and uncertainty. Luis Velasquez serves as the Statewide Organizing Director at Voces de la Frontera, Wisconsin’s largest grassroots Latine membership organization. Luis leads a dynamic, statewide coalition of immigrant communities, university students, and allies across … Continue reading We Belong to One Another: Stories of Courage, Community, and Justice
The Spring Equinox has just passed – a moment of balance between the whirling seasons. There are also many things whirling about us, vying for our attention – some are gifts and some are hard to bear. This morning, we’ll explore ways we might honor our human responses to the blossoming of good news and … Continue reading Be Astonished
