Many of Emerson’s later essays deal with the topics of aging, death and immortality. There is much wisdom in these essays for us—young or old—as we confront our own mortality. Click here to listen to the reading and sermon. Click here to read the sermon.
Periods of transitional, or interim, ministry include focus on a few common aspects of congregational change. But these aspects of congregational life are not new. We’ll look more closely at a couple of these aspects in particular, and how their impact on a historic liberal church can inform us today. Click here to listen to … Continue reading The Future Opens Before Us
What can a person who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer tell us about living? A lot! Click here to listen to the reading and sermon.
We all have times when we need to still our “monkey minds” and connect to the deeper, quieter dimensions of life. In this special service, we will forgo the sermon to experience an hour of comforting music, soulful poetry, inspiring stories and silence. Pianist: Pat Rodgers Special Music: Dana Weir, flute
Silence is a spiritual practice and an ethical requirement, but only when balanced by outward expression. We go within (in meditation, contemplation, prayer) in order to come out, to bring to full volume, full love, full integrity and the full power of our convictions.
Albert Schweitzer once wrote that “Everything that lives has value simply as a living thing, as one manifestation of the mystery that is life.” As a physician and humanitarian, Schweitzer put this philosophy into daily practice. Who was Dr. Albert Schweitzer, and how can his credo and life story inspire and help guide our steps … Continue reading Mysterious Life, Precious Life
How do we summon the love required to build Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community living in the Promised Land. What is “intersectionality” and how will it help us get there?
This special service features the music of native Greenland singer/songwriter Simon Lynge, including music from his recently released album, Simon acknowledges the losses associated with climate change, especially for native cultures, and explores how we can build hope through action. Simon is accompanied by his wife Janna Marit. Celeste Dybeck, member of the Jamestown S’Klallam … Continue reading Global Climate Change: A Personal Journey of Cultural Loss and Grief
Carolyn Salmon shares a personal history that parallels Unitarian Universalism’s history. Click here to listen to the sermon. Click here to read the sermon.
Choir conductor Marj Iuro speaks about her time at QUUF. Click here to listen to the reading and sermon. Click here to read the sermon.
