The ancient Hebrew scriptures are full of stories about misguided governments. The prophets were always calling out the injustices done to the people, counseling hope and faith in the hardest of times. Don will offer up some of those lessons, and how an old story can guide and comfort us in these difficult days. (And … Continue reading The Field at Anatoth
Religious communities across traditions are rethinking how they worship. It’s partly a generational shift, but also a time to “deconstruct” – to take an honest look at some assumptions about worship, and why we do it. Click here to watch the service.
Everybody hurts, so goes a song from the alt band REM. Sticking with songs about hurt, there’s Nick Lowe’s “The Beast in Me” (covered by an aging Johnny Cash) – a stark reminder that we sometimes inflict pain on others. Forgiveness can be a rough road. It’s not always easy, possible, or even appropriate. Don … Continue reading Forgiveness
The talented, local musicians, Jill and Kevin, will share their music with us. Although gifted in a host of styles, they’ll join Don in exploring some of the most popular hymns/songs from the gospel traditions. Swing Music Comes to QUUF! This Sunday QUUF welcomes the local band, Jill and Kevin (and friends) to our sanctuary. … Continue reading A Gospel Primer
Last fall, Don gave a (remote) service on responding to questions about our religious tradition. Since joining us in-person, there’s been a growing interest in what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist in these times. This updated service will offer some ideas about answering the question: “So, what do you really believe?” Click here to … Continue reading Unitarian Universalism in Twenty Questions, Redux
How can joy and our system of governance be included in the same sentence? As we make ready for our Annual Meeting, join the QUUF Governance Review Task Force as we answer that question and more.
Join us for our annual flower communion, our UU celebration of Spring. We will also dedicate children within the congregation and dedicate ourselves to these families as they bring up their young. Come join us for this multiage service with music and color! Bring a flower (or two!) to share! Click here to watch the … Continue reading Multigen Child Dedication and Flower Service
For some of us, death is the last thing we want to talk about. (There’s the old quip, death really may be the last thing we talk about!) Come join us as we explore death in music and word. Don will lead the service. Click here to watch the service.
It’s time for Don to update us on how things are going with our shared interim ministry – areas of progress and celebration, plus some that need more attention. Let’s push the pause button on all the good work we’re doing together. Click here to watch the service.
Our growing understanding of gender and gender identities is leading us to a fuller appreciation of motherhood. Join our interim minister (and guest) for how mothering is a way of being, not just a role. Note: This is the last time the QUUF Choir sings for the church year. Click here to watch the service.
