Widening the Circle, What it Means to Us
A lay-led service presented by Rick Coté, Cecelia Flickinger, and Diane Haas. Gary Forbes provides special music. Click here to view the service. Click here to read the readings and sermons.
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Reflections on the Soul of America
In a world where national pride overrides justice and inclusion, we will be exploring how UUs can make a difference. Click here to watch the service.
The Imperative of a Summer’s Day
What lessons does Mary Oliver’s famous poem “Wild Geese” have to offer us about living life well? How do we respond when texts we hold as sacred are cited in support of arguments counter to our readings of them? We will interrogate modern appropriations of the poem’s most famous line in the context of broader … Continue reading The Imperative of a Summer’s Day
A Creative Way of Living
Do you consider yourself creative? What if you consider the cycle of life as your creative path? Today we’ll explore the creativity already present in your inner life, your relationships, your faith community, and your relationship within the interdependent web of life. Click here to watch the service.
Honoring the Light
Volunteer Appreciation Sunday. Click here to watch the service. Click here to read the reading and sermon.
Nina Simone’s Gum
When asked to submit an artifact for an exhibit called “Stranger Than Kindness,” musician Warren Ellis offered a piece of gum once chewed by Nina Simone. Ellis had taken the gum off Simone’s piano after a 1999 concert, wrapped it in her concert towel, and in the ensuing decades the gum transformed from an odd … Continue reading Nina Simone’s Gum
A Veteran’s Look at Memorial Day
Memorial Day is marked each year with parades, picnics, TV specials, and the first 3-day weekend in 3 months. There are mattress sales and blow-out specials on new cars, and it marks the beginning of summer fun in most of the country. Why do we treat the deaths of over a million service men and … Continue reading A Veteran’s Look at Memorial Day
The Sacred Sound of Laughter
Genuine laughter inspired by good humor is one of the most gorgeous sounds we can experience. This Sunday morning we call forward our Holy Fool, practice Laughter Yoga, and open the door wide to Joy! May 18 Note: Rev. Kate Kinney is indisposed, so Joseph is substituting for her at the last minute. Click here to watch … Continue reading The Sacred Sound of Laughter
Coming of Age Service
Our second wonderful rite of passage service in a row! Introduced by their QUUF adult mentors, we hear a Credo Statement written by each youth in our Coming-of-Age program as a culmination of an eight-month journey together. We honor the following youth and mentors: Cynthia Becker, Joseph Bednarik, Steve Blair, Phillip Burwell, Kestrel Campbell, Rob … Continue reading Coming of Age Service
Bridging Service
As a religious community we celebrate rites of passage, and today we honor our older youth as they pass from youth-hood to young adulthood, or “bridge.” Our bridgers will share with the congregation on this point in their lives and honor their transition to adult UUs. This year we celebrate three young people: Hannah Brooks, … Continue reading Bridging Service