Direct experience is a wellspring for a life of faith where the everyday becomes luminous. Transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, is one UU source. Join us this Sunday for a contemplative service as we explore stories of mysticism woven fine throughout UU history and still alive today. Recorded Zoom service
We begin our summer series this Sunday on the “Sources of Our Living Tradition.” This year, we are taking a critical look at these Sources of our UU inspiration, which were adopted in the last century and reflect a white, Eurocentric perspective. We’ll be “de-centering” the Sources all summer long, bringing the voices of the margins … Continue reading De-centering the Sources
One thing we are learning from the Corona Virus Pandemic, it is that we are indeed One on our planet Earth. We humans must care for ourselves and each other, as well as for all life, and for our planet as a whole. As we explore the first of the UU “Five Jagged Rocks,” let … Continue reading The Unity That Makes Us One
One Voice will grace the service with contemplative choral selections at this evening contemplative service.
On this Sunday, we explore how our expectations can inspire as well as limit both our inner and outer worlds; we consider the benefits we derive from our expectations, as well as the freedom, creativity, and the potential that is possible when we can relinquish them. This Sunday, we are joined by our wonderful women’s … Continue reading Expectation: Help or Hindrance?
We’ve spent the summer exploring “Principles and Practices.” In this service, we look back at how our Principles call us to live our lives. As a ‘living religious tradition’ that invites both inner and outer transformation, what’s needed now to keep the call of our Principles alive and tend to the needs of our challenging … Continue reading Principles and Practice: Where do we go from here?
In this service, we will explore Principle #3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement towards spiritual growth. Let’s reflect on the wide varieties of journeys that we’ve all taken to get to this moment together. How can we open our hearts to learn from one another and honor the diversity of ways people grow? Led … Continue reading Principle #3: Acceptance of One Another & Encouragement for Spiritual Growth
In order to see the Big Picture, we must step way back. With an all-inclusive perspective, our perceptions become more-accurate. We may find surprises which affect us on a personal level, pointing us in new directions, and toward new actions.
Some say the universe will provide and take care of us, others view life as essentially nasty, brutish, and short. In this service, we will explore the basis of what is trustworthy in ourselves and the world. “Trusting in Uncertainty,” Dana Samani “Tempered Trust”, AJ van Tine:
As part of our journey of being a “Welcoming Congregation” to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning +++ people, we have made this commitment: “We recognize that there is always something more to learn, and remain open to deepening our understanding about the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people”. Today, we dive into how the ‘pronouns’ conversation stretches us and widens our welcome.
