Where are you from? Where do you belong? Who belongs? Martin Alvarado talks about growing up in two cultures, with family members on both sides of the immigration divide, and experiencing second-hand whiteness while growing up in Mexico City and living as an adult in … read more.
One of many possible responses to challenging times is to self-isolate. It can sometimes be hard to seek community when we’re feeling low, and yet, feeling part of something can lift us up. This morning, we’ll explore how the experiences we all bring can help … read more.
Stories can offer us ways to strengthen our resilience and build community in challenging times. This morning, we’ll come together to tell some of the stories of our ancestors and our lives, and share the wisdom we’ve learned from them. [Photo by Karen Armina]
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Laura Hershey wrote “…Those with power can afford to tell their story or not. Those without power risk everything to tell their story and must. Someone, somewhere will hear your story and decide to fight, to live and refuse compromise.” This Sunday, as we honor … read more.
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.
This first Sunday of the New Year, we gather in community to reflect on our stories – those we wish to begin, and those we wish to change. This is our annual burning bowl service, in which we seal our intentions in the ritual of … read more.
During today’s multigenerational service, we will explore ways to be present together mindfully. We will have a few break out sessions for different means of coming home to ourselves in the present moment and offering the gift of presence to each other. [Recording includes a … read more.
Many of the Winter Holy Days encourage us to notice the presence of the sacred in everyday life: sunlight, abundance, incarnation, community. This morning, we’ll explore the possibility that the Holy is always present, woven into all moments and all things.
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Parker Palmer once wrote, “The human soul doesn’t want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed — to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is.” To witness a human soul is to keep one’s own heart open … read more.
Today we’ll reflect on the sense of presence brought to us by our favorite music from the UUA hymnals. Four current board members will share their favorite hymns and talk about why they are meaningful. Then we’ll all sing each hymn!
Worship Associates: Deb Myrbo and … read more.
