Life is always changing. When you take a fresh look at what needs to be released and practice the art of letting go, you make some room for what’s emerging. Clearing your clutter can provide a way to catch up to and make peace with life’s changes. But this seemingly mundane and practical process can … Continue reading Clearing Clutter as a Sacred Act
In the long history of both racism and anti-racism in the United States, the nation seems to be at a flash-point following the recent police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Manuel Ellis, Ahmaud Arbery, and in the protests that have followed. As Unitarian Universalists, how are we called to show up right now? What … Continue reading A Complicated Inheritance (Father’s Day)
Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend. When we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present, the wasteland of illusion falls away and we discover the … Continue reading Grounded in Gratitude
Every spring, the world is full bloom with graduation ceremonies, commencement speeches, tossed mortar boards, and the call to “Play ball!” This Sunday – inside a novel spring – we imagine a UU commencement speech, and where we’re headed with our passion, principles, and skills. On this day we also welcome new members. Music: Helen … Continue reading Congratulations, GradUUates! Play Ball!
We have persevered so much these past few months. It’s time to celebrate the gift of Life and the joy of Human Community. Music by the Salish Sea Choir, accompanied by the John Hansen Trio and guest musicians Peter Mayer, Victoria Poling, and Lea Morris.
Music: Salish Sea Choir
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Join us this Memorial Day Sunday as we remember ancestors and loved ones who have gone before us. Where might we find hidden treasures in the fragments and memories of their wild and precious lives?
Music: Pat Rodgers, piano and Linda Bach, voice
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As a religious community we celebrate rites of passage. This Sunday we honor our older youth as they pass form youth-hood to young adulthood, or “bridge.” This year we celebrate three young people, Cece Magee, Cosmo Crecca, and Joey McGovern in our Bridging Service. They will share with the congregation on this point in their lives as we honor their transition to adult UUs.
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On this Mother’s Day Sunday, we travel to the farthest reaches of the bell curve to explore one of the most sublime and powerful forces in the Universe: Mother Love.
Music: Helen Lauritzen, piano and Mary Ann Tapiro, cello
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Being human is a messy business. We make assumptions and cause harm or misunderstand each other and get our feelings hurt. Fortunately, the Buddhists have figured out ways to intercept all that suffering before it even begins. Let’s practice their techniques and bring a soft peaceful rain to extinguish our burning divisions.
Music: Pat Rodgers, piano and Chris and Terry Copeland, special music
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We are all bound by a covenant of reciprocity: plant breath for animal breath, winter and summer, predator and prey, grass and fire, night and day, living and dying. Today we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The service will include our annual Eco Hero Award.
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