In lieu of our regular service, we are excited to welcome back Recorders by the Bay for their annual Fellowship concert, featuring a selection of their favorite pieces. (IN-PERSON ONLY) NOTE TIME CHANGE – THE CONCERT WILL BEGIN AT 3PM.
Henry David Thoreau wrote: “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” The words of this important American philosopher … Continue reading A Listening Point
As we look forward to (or maybe not) the start of the new school year, let’s take a moment to revisit UU Minister Robert Fulghum’s “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten.” It’s been 40 years since it was first published, and Carrie thinks its wisdom holds true today, giving us good … Continue reading Returning to the Lessons from Kindergarten
The beloved Toy Story franchise explores themes of growing up, friendship, loss, and letting go. The films resonate with adults and children alike, often aligning with rites of passage in our own lives. When Andy’s toys are passed to Bonnie in Toy Story 3, no doubt many parents were reminded of a time when they, … Continue reading You’re My Favorite Deputy: An Empty-Nester Ponders Toy Story Themes
Religion and science have been connected for as long as people have tried to understand the world. In fact, in their earliest forms, the two were often hard to separate. Bob Watkins will look at how religious ideas and scientific discovery have influenced each other over time, along with tensions that can arise when they … Continue reading Musings: Science and Theology – An Experimental Approach
Music moves our minds and spirits in ways that words never can. But why do we sing certain songs in worship? How has that changed over time? And what does the way we make music together say about who we are as Unitarian Universalists? See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on July 26 … Continue reading The Work of the People: Music, Liturgy, and Possibility
Inspired by a recent trip to Mexico and some time spent on the beach there, we are going to take a look at a Mesoamerican spiritual practice involving the Four Directions + 1. We will honor our ancestors, the arts that bring beauty and joy to our lives, the waters of life, those people who … Continue reading Water (Along with Some Other Essential Elements) Is Life
Join us for a GBAUUF favorite as we recognize our animal companions this Sunday. You are invited to bring one or more pets (on a leash or in a carrier) to the service this Sunday to be recognized and blessed. We will also have a slide show to honor pets we have lost. IN-PERSON ONLY
Instead of our usual service, join us at the fellowship for a walk along the East River and Baird Creek Trails led by our resident outdoors enthusiast and nature buff Steve Krings. We’ll gather at 10:00 and be back at the fellowship around 11:00 NOT A REGULAR SERVICE: IN-PERSON ONLY
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the founders of the United States embraced a bold and revolutionary idea: religious freedom for all. That principle became a cornerstone of the Constitution—and remains deeply intertwined with Unitarian Universalist values like Pluralism, Justice, and Equity. But as religious and political pressures continue to shape public life, Doug wonders … Continue reading Unbroken Covenant: Guarding the Radical Gift of Religious Liberty
