In our global society of multiple faith traditions and diverse spiritual practices, what does the word “faith” really mean? Does one have to accept a particular belief system in order to belong to a community of faith? Or could we revision faith as a vibrant way of life that keeps us morally grounded, yet also … Continue reading A Question of Faith
The proverb, many hands make light work, has been in the English lexicon since at least the 15th century. It was used to good effect by Unitarian minister, Jenkin Lloyd Jones, who organized the Western Unitarian Conference (WUC), to bring Unitarian congregations together and have a louder, collective voice, mostly (in his mind) to promote … Continue reading The Work of Many Hands: Collaborative Ministry
It’s not always easy to describe our rich, liberal tradition – this blended family with the long name and unique history. Don, our interim minister, will offer some ways to tell our past and present that might cut through the confusion. Click here to listen to the service. Click here to read the sermon.
As we begin our new program year, our interim minister, Don Rollins, will offer reflections on what it means to seek, and sometimes find true home. He’ll also introduce himself, and touch on what it means to walk together during the interim period. We’ll also celebrate the UU tradition known as the Water Communion – … Continue reading Homecoming at QUUF
In June 2024 the UUA called for witnessing, educating, organizing, and advocating around Palestine and Palestinian groups. Dena Bugel-Shunra will paint us a picture of Palestine as it has been, at some of its best moments. Knowing who and what we are called upon to support will give us the appetite, courage, and resolve to … Continue reading For the Love Of Humanity: Palestine Now
In poetry, prose, and music, the Irish Poetry Gathering honors Labor Day and the worker. We explore the value, importance, fulfillment, joy, and the intensely personal nature of work. We hope you enjoy this journey with us to the places where people work: from farm to factory, construction site to restaurant, office to home. Click here … Continue reading Joy and Struggle; The Meaning of Work
All cultures know one of the wisest teaching tools is story. As we follow and lead on paths to peace we remember the kindest way to share a truth is with a respectful story. John and Aly Galm of Peace Pieces share stories and music and you just may find out why truth so easily … Continue reading Music and Story on Paths to Peace
For his sermon today, Gary will update his credo from the context of a lifetime spent listening to, and sometimes playing, music. He hopes to have musical guests in abundance. Click here to listen to the service. Click here to read the reading and sermon.
With all the chaos in the world these days, returning to basics can nourish us. How do we circle round with the earth, with our community, and with our lives? We’ll explore this and more through poetry, words, and music. Click here to listen to the service. Click here to read the readings and sermon.
Two of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s most well-known poems, “Ulysses” and “Crossing the Bar,” assist us in exploring one of the great polarities and paradoxes in human life: doing and being, striving and surrendering, never to yield and always to yield. Bruce A. Bode is Minister Emeritus at the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (QUUF) in Port … Continue reading A Polar Tension at the Heart of Human Life
