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
Three years have come and gone since we first received the shock of a global pandemic. And it’s been over a year since we first started having services in our new building. So much has changed! Today we’ll take stock of what we’ve learned as individuals, and a community, and ask ourselves, where do we … Continue reading How Have We Been Changed?
On this Easter Sunday, we look deeply at the meaning of ‘resurrection’. What could it have meant to the apostles of Jesus? And what can it mean for us? Are there ways we can ‘practice resurrection’ in our lives today? Masks required today. 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
On this Sunday, we explore those experiences that take us beyond the ‘rational’. Experiences that are shared by many humans, and either revered or reviled in many religious traditions. We’ll look at it through the lens of our Unitarian Universalist history and our first source, which invites “direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, … Continue reading Tell the Preacher What to Preach: Mysticism as Spiritual Vulnerability
In this “Tell the Preacher what to preach” auction service, Silvine Farnell asked Rev. Lydia to share about her favorite historical Unitarian or Universalist. That’s definitely Francis Ellen Watkins Harper — (September 24, 1825-February 22, 1911), an African-American writer, lecturer, and political activist, who promoted abolition, civil rights, women’s rights, and temperance. She was a … Continue reading Rev. Lydia’s Favorite Historical Unitarian or Universalist – Francis Ellen Watkins Harper
Zoom Service Recording
This month’s Soul Matters Theme is: The Path of Love. We also begin our annual pledge drive this month. In this service, we’ll look at how we are Growing our Vision together. What seeds are we planting now for a bright future? What are our visions? How does this community walk the path of Love … Continue reading Pledge Sunday – Growing our Vision Together
Potatos, Beans and Coffee — which one are you? In today’s All Ages Service, we’ll playfully look at the various ways to keep our center in the midst of adversity. Zoom Service Recording
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” — Martin Luther King. In this service, we will explore the faith that enabled Martin Luther King to stay centered on love even in the midst of evil. Our Fellowship choir will be singing today as well. Zoom Service Recording
