Renewing Faith: Simply Pray
Renewing Faith: Simply Pray. In this first service on the Soul Matters theme of “Renewing Faith”, we’ll explore prayer as a spiritual practice, even for Unitarian Universalists. Zoom Service Recording
Speaker: Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry
Serving with Grace: The Theology of Shared Ministry
In a vibrant community, each member is empowered to find and use their gifts in ways that enhance the common good. This is shared ministry. With covenantal trust, we become a learning community. As Adrienne Maree Brown says “There are no failures, only lessons” In this service, we will explore the Unitarian and Universalist underpinnings … Continue reading Serving with Grace: The Theology of Shared Ministry
Community Rising: Nourish. Deepen. Connect.
Community Rising: Nourish. Deepen. Connect. What does this community offer you? How does it inspire you to rise to meet the challenges of these times? How does it sustain you? In this special Sunday service, we’ll go deeper into what it means to be a UU community, kick off our annual pledge drive and meet … Continue reading Community Rising: Nourish. Deepen. Connect.
How Courageous Love Transforms the World: Intention Matters
One of the Five Jagged Rocks of Unitarian Universalism is “Courageous Love Transforms the World”. In this service, we’ll (finally!!!) gather all ages together for a multi-generational invitation to living life with courageous intention. Recorded Zoom Service Recording
Martin Luther King, Jr. – The Faith of a Prophet
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King is remembered as a great civil rights leader, perhaps the greatest our country has ever known. His incredible courage and prophetic imagination were rooted in a deep faith. Today we’ll explore how his faith was anchored in a deep connection to God, and a love of reason that he encountered … Continue reading Martin Luther King, Jr. – The Faith of a Prophet
From ‘Why is there Something Rather than Nothing?’ to ‘Why is it Always Something?!’
Once again, we are required to rise up to respond to another crisis in our community. The Marshall Fire crisis is coming within the context of COVID on a (hopefully short) upswing, ongoing mass shootings, our shaky democracy, and an escalating climate crisis, among other things. It’s been a long time since things felt ‘normal’, … Continue reading From ‘Why is there Something Rather than Nothing?’ to ‘Why is it Always Something?!’
After the Fire
With the devastation and loss caused by the Marshall Fire, the theme for the Sunday service is changing. Tomorrow’s service will be a time of community connection, caring, and reflection. Following the service, during our normal “virtual coffee hour” time, the Caring Council will be offering facilitated breakout rooms where folks can share their stories, and connect … Continue reading After the Fire
Christmas Eve Adult Service
Joy to the World! On this Christmas Eve, we’ll have our traditional Candles and Carols Service in our new multi-platform setting. After almost two years of pandemic, we’ll gather to remember the hope and joy that comes from new life and the power of following our own north star, no matter the challenges before us. … Continue reading Christmas Eve Adult Service
Christmas Eve All Ages Service
Christmas Eve comes even in a pandemic. Join us at 3:00 p.m. for an all ages outdoor bonfire with face painting, hot chocolate (for real this time), a s’mores bar, a photobooth, an optional cookie swap and kids book exchange, and plenty of holiday cheer!
The Joy of Giving
As is our tradition, we will be collecting handmade and store-bought hats, mittens, scarves and gloves to decorate our Mitten Tree and then donate to the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) to provide to local families in need. The items will decorate our tree during the service, and then taken to EFAA’s family gift room … Continue reading The Joy of Giving