If you had the forethought to store up delights you’ve experienced, to revisit when you need a smile, what would they be? This morning, we’ll offer some poems about everyday delights to inspire us, and we’ll invite you to share your everyday delights. [There is no recording of this service.] Share the Plate – click … Continue reading A Collection of Everyday Delights
This year is the 100th anniversary of the first flower ceremony, as created by Norbert Capek in Prague. We’ll celebrate with story and music created especially for this occasion, and by co-creating a beautiful bouquet that symbolizes the many blessings of our beloved community. If you’re attending in person, please bring a flower for our … Continue reading Beauty Calls Us Together – Flower Communion
This will be a collaborative and participatory service celebrating our creativity! We know our congregation is full of creatives of all kinds and we want to give everyone the opportunity to share their talents. We are inviting everyone and anyone to bring something they have created to the service, whether that be a work of … Continue reading Collaborative Creativity
There’s this idea that the end results of the creative process are beautiful, and often we expect that process to go smoothly. This morning, we’ll explore what can happen when we forget perfectionism and expectations. Share the Plate Order of Service Our annual congregational meeting will follow the service – Read more here Click here … Continue reading Creation is Messy
The world around us is changing all the time, and we often have to change in response. This morning, we’ll explore what it could be like to make it the other way around- how might we make creative change within and between us, toward making the world we wish to see? Share the Plate Click … Continue reading Be The Change
Do you think of yourself as a creative person? What does that mean to you? This morning, as we embark on the path of creativity, we’ll explore the many ways we can be creative. Share the Plate Click here for this week’s newsletter Order of Service
Rev. Kerri Parker was not be able to join us today as scheduled, so the land acknowledgment-focused service and workshop will be held at a later date. Rev. Gayle Tucker joined us instead. Her reflection is based on Isaiah, chapter 65, verses 17-25, New Revised Standard Updated Edition. Rev. Tucker is an ordained pastor and … Continue reading Participating in Paradox
Many people believe it’s time to shift our strategies in the face of climate change, from prevention to compassionate, clear-eyed, vibrant, intentional adaptation. On this Earth Day, we’ll explore some of the lessons in resistance we see in nature, and we’ll ritualize our grief and our hope for the world. And our own David Lauth … Continue reading Undaunted
As UUs, we are a justice centered people. Our faith calls us to work toward creating the beloved community here and now, but that can feel overwhelming in face of all the injustices of our current world. In order to stay in this work for the long haul, we have to be able to practice … Continue reading Saying Yes and Saying No
Spring is a time of awakening, and of celebrating our ability to do so. This Easter morning, we’ll explore the many awakenings happening within, between, and around us. Share the Plate [Sorry – no recording this week due to technical difficulties] Order of Service This Week’s Newsletter
