A lot of questions, no answers, but a few ideas: At a crossroads. After practicing medicine for nearly 25 years in Port Townsend, I am retiring this fall, approaching my “last career” with a mixture of gratitude, excitement, and anxiety. I’ll be sharing some thoughts about where I might be headed and reflecting on the … Continue reading A Lot of Questions
Karl Bach ties together his view of our nation’s flag, his feelings about patriotism, and the importance of the covenant and mission of QUUF in shaping one’s attitude of service – all of which have a bearing on how we might celebrate the 246th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence on this 4th of July. … Continue reading Patriotism: One Person’s View
How the practice of savoring simple pleasures and joys can help us even through difficult times. Rev Florence Caplow served QUUF from 2014-2016 as Intern Minister and Assistant Minister. She also served congregations in Colorado and Illinois. Click here to view the service.
June is PRIDE month, with pink triangles and rainbow flags showing visible support for the LGBTQ+ community. This morning we share the multi-layered story of one young person’s coming out within a packed UU sanctuary. Click here to view the service.
How to see the beauty in another in a world that wants us to live in the black and white. Click here to view the service. Click here to read the reading and sermon.
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. Click here to view the service.
Today, we remember those who share this earth with us no longer. We bear witness to their lives, and the roles they have played in ours. We pay homage to, and make stronger, that web which connects us all. This Sunday the names of those who died in our QUUF community during the last year … Continue reading The Gift of Memory
The great American writer Mark Twain once said, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter — it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” Choosing “right words” can also be a spiritual practice to help create a more just and inclusive world. This Sunday … Continue reading Watch Your Tongue!
What do our own personal experiences of transition teach us about new changes we enter, the metamorphosis of communities, and the state of transformation in the world. Click here to view the service. Click here to read the reading and sermon.
Have you ever imagined what the world might look like if you were in charge? Kate Lore asked this question in a writing class and very impressed by the responses she received. You will be, too! Service participants include: Julia Cochrane, Annemarie Mende, Nancy Sendler, and Tess Taft.
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