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Grace

What is Grace? How do we discover it? Is Grace a free gift of love for us? Join Sally Terrell as she discovers answers for these another questions regarding Grace and gives her opinion on what the free gift of grace is for us.

Unity and Diversity: How A Family Is Made

Families are formed in many different ways. It’s not uncommon to see families formed via adoption, inter-racial families, families with same-sex partners, and countless other wonderful combinations. As Elizabeth Gilbert once said, “We must take care of our families wherever we find them.” On Sunday, … read more.

Imagination as a Source of Knowledge

For ancient and medieval thinkers, imagination and theology went hand-in-hand as a way of understanding the world.  During the Reformation, however, imagination came under increasing suspicion as a source of knowledge as Catholics were accused of devising man-made inventions in the name of doctrine and … read more.

Leave Mother Earth with a Kiss instead of a Kick

One of the most significant parts of end-of-life planning is deciding what will happen to our bodies after we die. Traditional funerals take a heavy toll on our environment. Many people think there are only two options – traditional burial or cremation. There is another … read more.

Every Community Needs a M.I.R.R.O.R.

Built off the acronym MIRROR, this inspirational talk related to what every community needs will be a reminder of the covenant principles of the GBUUAF. This simple conversation encourages hearers and says: You matter, the events shaping your life are important; relationships support individual growth; … read more.

Being In Empathy

We love our family and our friends but when life events hand them difficulties beyond measure how can we be with them in ways that are truly helpful?   Most of us want to “do” something but in reality what proves to be most comforting is … read more.

History of Religious Freedom and Suppression in the United States

Most Americans — starting at a young age — have heard their minister, parents and teachers talk about “freedom of religion.” It’s guaranteed, as we all know, by the First amendment — or the “establishment clause” of our constitution.

Many Americans — and certainly those practicing … read more.

The Meaning of Silence: Quakers Faith and Practice

The Religious Society of Friends, better known as “Quakers,” conduct their meetings for worship in silence. Although worshipers may rise during the meeting to share a spiritual insight they are admonished to do so only if they can improve upon the silence.  Quaker’s have always … read more.

Christmas Service

Join us for a Sunday of traditional Christmas hymns. Sally Terrell shares the story of ‘Good King Wenceslas” and, if we have time, we can share our own family tradition stories.