For many, the coming longest night of the year is a metaphor for dark feelings of grief and loss. In this service we acknowledge the emptiness of broken relationships (human or otherwise) and use ritual to help heal. You are invited to bring a small object to the service which reminds you of the relationship … Continue reading Blue Christmas
As we travel deeper into that time of year filled with many wonder stories, let us lift up the original wonder story of creation. Our creation from mere stardust is the original miracle. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on December 11 in the calendar.
Let us give thanks together with song, readings, and creativity. It is so good to be with each other again and reflect on the blessings in our lives. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on November 27 in the calendar.
The Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons coined this provocative phrase to describe the purpose of “hopepunk”, a current literary trend. As we again anxiously face election uncertainty, we can turn to hopepunk for “militarized” optimism which demands a better, kinder world by truly caring about each other as hard as we possibly can. See the UUConnect for the … Continue reading Yanking the Universe in a Slightly Less Terrible Direction
We affirm that eveyone should be able to realize their fullest potential, but sometimes it takes a lot of courage to do so. October is designated as “Coming Out Month” – a time when those in the queer community are encouraged to proudly and publically claim their authentic selves. Let us lift up the courage … Continue reading Authenticity and Courage
“A covenant is a promise that members of a congregation make to one another, tranforming them from a collection of individuals into a faith community” – Welcome: A Unitarian Universalist Primer Living into the true spirit of our covenant sometimes requires vulnerability and courage but the resulting healthy community is well worth it. See the UUConnect for … Continue reading Covenant and Courage
Belonging to a secular organization is usually very transactionally based – a fee is paid to obtain services. However, belonging to a religious organization should be very different. This Sunday I invite you to consider belonging to our Fellowship as a spiritual practice. How does it nourish our spirits and those we invite into our … Continue reading Belonging as a Spiritual Practice
Every year we welcome everyone back to our Fellowship by mingling the waters of our summer together. Please bring a small sample of water representing an activity which was meaningful to you this summer. During Felllowship Time you will have an opportunity to share the meaning and mingle your water with everyone else’s. Those joining … Continue reading Annual Mingling of the Waters
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice (a.k.a. The Lynching Memorial) in Montgomery, Alabama is a stunning work of art. It is a dignified way to tell a horrific and unspoken part of our history as well as reclaim the worth and dignity of those who suffered. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click … Continue reading Using Art to Say the Unspeakable
The Universalist side of our religious ancestry has been a strong and proud counter to the Christian Right since the founding of our country. It’s time to revisit our Christian heritage and reclaim it. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on August 21 in the calendar.
