As Unitarian Universalists, we find wisdom and inspiration in many places, and sharing our responses to poetry combines two of them. This morning, we’ll try out a UU take on Lectio Divina, a deep listening practice developed by our Christian siblings, which translates to “divine reading.” After this service a special Board and Minister’s Listening … Continue reading Listening Each Other’s Thoughts into Being
We hear stories and we tell ourselves stories, and sometimes we find ourselves inundated with stories crafted to influence us. This morning, we’ll explore which stories we listen to, and how that changes us and each other. Worship Associate: Erik Gunn [Image credit: Creative Commons] Share the Plate – click here to donate Click for … Continue reading Stories Within and Between Us
Let’s celebrate our congregation and the joy we give and receive from being part of it! We’ll invite your stories of joy, and there will be lots of singing, led by members of our Sacred Breath Choir AND our folk group! And please come to the opportunity fair after the service to connect with our … Continue reading Revival: Listening to Our Joy
At the time of the Fall Equinox, the Earth tips us once again toward darkness. This morning, we’ll mark the moment of balance between light and dark, and explore the invitation to notice the changes this brings within and between us. Worship Associate – Deb Myrbo Image: Public domain – rawpixel.com Share the Plate – … Continue reading Tipping into Darkness: An Invitation to Balance
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 and cake, or the “Newcomers Meet and Greet” after the … Continue reading Where the River Never Runs Dry: Our Story
There are three UU congregations in Madison, each with our own history and identity – and we’re all part of a larger Association that shares values and some practices. This morning, we’ll explore the core values of each of our congregations using our vision and mission statements, and where we might have some things in … Continue reading Community of Communities @ Warner Park
Our congregation spent time in conversation about Palestine while I was on sabbatical and created a draft resolution, and the delegates at last month’s annual General Assembly voted to approve an Action of Immediate Witness on Solidarity with Palestinians and a Responsive Resolution on UUA General Assembly Support for October 7 Hostages. This morning, we’ll … Continue reading Why We Cannot Turn Away: A Service and Conversation About Palestine
It is hard on the spirit to live in today’s world, witnessing both all that is beautiful and all that is broken. This morning, we’ll build on last week’s exploration of creating our sacred spaces, to explore how we might stay (or get) grounded and focused as we move more deeply into times that feel … Continue reading This Beautiful and Broken World
At our recent General Assembly of Congregations, we heard repeatedly the messages that our living tradition responds to change within and between us, and that we’re called to hold all the truths we each bring to our collective whole. This morning, I’ll share the decisions that were made, and we’ll explore how we might weave … Continue reading Holding All That Is True
Deeper Joy is a program for people who want to be hopeful about the power of whole community engagement. This morning, we’ll explore community building, sensory engaging, and quiet healing activities to foster our own deeper joy in multigenerational community. Join us after the service for our Annual Picnic! All are welcome. Image: S. Podebradsky … Continue reading Deeper Joy
