Our sense of Place in the Universe has awed us since the first humans gazed into the heavens. From the regularity of common events like Day and Night to uncommon events like eclipses and comets, we have come to see ourselves as part of something bigger, so much bigger that it staggers the imagination. Led … Continue reading Eclipsed by Wonder
Where there is water . . . there is life. In today’s Story Sunday, we honor Earth Day by celebrating water, and reminding ourselves of all the things we can do to be water protectors. All ages will join us in the sanctuary for this day committed to our beautiful planet. Zoom Service Recording
In this “Tell the Preacher what to Preach” Auction item, Constance Holden asked Rev. Lydia: “Why don’t we talk about Jesus in our UU congregations?” Rev. Lydia will explore some of the reasons why Jesus doesn’t come up very often in our UU services, and what we could be missing by leaving him out of … Continue reading Tell the Preacher What to Preach: Let’s talk about Jesus
How do we find our way through the sometimes dizzying storms of the world — the swirl of events outside of us and our own struggles on the inside? Marshallese open-ocean wave pilots, Norwegian fairy tales, and the poetry of William Stafford chart a way toward our unknown future. Zoom Service Recording
As the December holidays approach, we may feel bombarded with the consumerism that surrounds us. At the same time that we are innundated with messages about all the new gadgets we can’t live without, thousands of people, in our county alone, live without the basics. On this Mitten Tree Sunday, we ask ‘how much is … Continue reading Gratitude, Abundance and Wonder (Mitten Tree Sunday)
Loss and Change: Annual Day of Remembrance – The loss of a beloved person, pet or thing, whether it happens suddenly or over a prolonged period of time, inevitably brings change to our lives. After the initial shock comes an opportunity. In this annual service, we’ll explore how loss can transform us, shaping the way … Continue reading Annual Day of Remembrance
