Today’s service will be a multigenerational fair offering several opportunities to practice mindfulness of the present moment through music, movement, and meditation. Share the Plate – click here to donate Click for this week’s newsletter Order of Service
There are mysteries that are simply part of life, ever present as part of the relationships with ourselves and each other as we stay, leave, and return. This morning, as we prepare for Rev. Karen’s sabbatical time, we’ll explore how we might remain curious in our decisions and our transitions, and allow mystery to be … Continue reading On Ministry and Mystery
Mystery stories are a top genre at the bookstore and the library. We love them, as long as they aren’t our stories. For ourselves, in our own lives, we often want to know what’s coming and know we are prepared for it. This week, we will explore ways to sit with uncertainty and take care … Continue reading Not Knowing, But Wondering
For Christians, this is the first Sunday of Advent, the season of waiting and preparation for the birth of their Savior. It is a time of deep hope, and it begins with the story/mystery of a woman being told by an angel that she would be the mother of the Son of God. This morning, … Continue reading Waiting on a Mystery
Thanksgiving weekend is complicated. This morning, we’ll explore how we might acknowledge the mourning of our indigenous siblings and challenge the myths that have been created and perpetuated by the colonizers of this land, while still practicing the generosity that’s come to be associated with this season. Our neighbors from Prairie Unitarian Society will join … Continue reading Gratitude, Generosity…and Unlearning Colonization
Today’s reflection explores what we get out of being generous and how we are connected because of it. It helps to create perspective around 2 Corinthians 9:11-13, which says, “You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.” Letesha Nelson is the CEO/ED of the Goodman Community … Continue reading The Connectedness Generosity Provides
Taking action to bring peace and justice in our world is one of the ways we give of ourselves. Our JRUUC Justice Leadership Team has been working to create areas of focus and opportunities to engage, and we’re ready to share these with our congregation! And you’ll have a chance to talk with members of … Continue reading Living Justice at Reeb
Our theme for November is “the gift of generosity,” which implies that generosity isn’t just about giving but also about what we receive when we engage in giving. This morning, we’ll explore the transformative nature of generosity and the human desire to give. Our Sacred Breath Choir will be singing live today. Share the Plate … Continue reading Longing to Give
Games and Religion. Spirituality and Play. They have more in common than you might think. Our ancestors often saw them as one and the same… and took them quite seriously. Which is why, they knew, the most important agreements are made… before we play. Rev. Craig is high-risk and asks that in-person attendees mask for … Continue reading Before We Play
Rev. Kerri Parker will join us to share unsettling and healing stories: stories of colonization and disruption, paired with questions and actions that can lead us toward healing. She will offer the reflection during the service, and afterwards lead a workshop for us on developing meaningful land acknowledgments. The workshop is designed to be both … Continue reading Reconciliation, Restorative Action, and Right Relationship
