Love at the Center
Our congregation often shares our words of covenant that begin, “Love is the spirit of this church,” and our Unitarian Universalist Association bylaws describe love as being at the center … Continue reading Love at the Center
Speaker: Rev. Lynn Gardner
Collective Action: Moving as One
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was an important leader in the Civil Rights movement. One of his strengths was his ability to organize and inspire others to work together with … Continue reading Collective Action: Moving as One
Into the Darkness and the Light
We gather to honor the dark of winter, and celebrate the Winter Solstice. What unexpected joy might we find as we honor the the longest night? Bring hand drums to … Continue reading Into the Darkness and the Light
The Joy We Find, the Joy We Create
Thicht Naht Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk and teacher said, “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” Where … Continue reading The Joy We Find, the Joy We Create
Our Daily Bread
Sharing bread together in a Bread Communion is one of this congregation’s shared fall rituals that invites those in attendance ‘to connect in spiritual community,’ as the first line of … Continue reading Our Daily Bread
When Communities Grieve
November’s theme is grief and gratitude. We can grieve the loss of someone or something we care about and sorrow might be felt in the recognition of that loss. Gratitude … Continue reading When Communities Grieve
Covenants: The Promises We Make
Unitarian Universalism is a covenantal faith. Rather than requiring a statement of belief, sometimes known as a creed, we are invited into a free and responsible search for truth and … Continue reading Covenants: The Promises We Make
Forgiveness: A Practice for the Long Haul
Whether a relationship is with friends, family, a partner, a community, a congregation, with ourselves, the Earth, or with humanity/the Holy/Mystery/Spirit of Love, they will need some attention and care … Continue reading Forgiveness: A Practice for the Long Haul
Confirming our Coordinates
In these tumultuous times, how might we get our bearings so that we can understand where we are, how we are, and where we belong. In a world of fake … Continue reading Confirming our Coordinates
Ingathering Water Communion: Get on Board!
Times are tumultuous. We need one another. Bring a little water to symbolize your summer! We’ll commission our UUSS Board of Trustees! Come to church! Invite a friend! Bring a … Continue reading Ingathering Water Communion: Get on Board!