Giving Away the Moon
The Zen monk and poet Ryokan shows us the way to a natural and broad generosity. How might we cultivate a heart that gives away the best of us?
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From You I Receive, To You I Give: The Generosity of Beloved Community
In her first sermon as Saltwater’s minister, Rev. Alison will explore the ways that congregations, and especially this congregation, are important sites of giving and receiving. From acts of community care, to the mutual promises of covenant, we hold and are held by the generosity of beloved community.
Cultural Sensitivity
On this first Sunday of Native American History month 2023, we welcome Jaya Garcia of United Indians of All Tribes to the Saltwater pulpit. Jaya is a direct descendant from the White Mountain Apache Tribe from Whiteriver Arizonia. She has been a Native American community member for her entire life beginning as a newborn in … Continue reading Cultural Sensitivity
Grandmother I See You
In honor of Samhain, we will have a service remembering, honoring, and grieving our familial and spiritual ancestors. We will celebrate their legacies in us and connect with them for inspiration and healing. Feel free to bring your own items of remembrance such as photos, mementos, or favorite treats for the altar we will create … Continue reading Grandmother I See You
The Loneliness Epidemic
People are lonelier than they ever have been before, and this is having devastating effects on their physical and mental health as well as on our communities. What is the role of a Unitarian Universalist congregation in addressing this?
Inherent Mirth and Dignity
What do you do when the life you’d imagined for yourself is stuck in committee? Join us for the story of the UU Hysterical Society—a 200,000-person group on Facebook. It’s a story of feeling lost, finding yourself, and a practical joke gone right with UUHS founder Liz James.
Saltwater: Past, Present and Future
Come join us for a fun multi-generational service. Worship will be in the form of a short play written by Rev. James Kubal-Komoto and updated by Neysa Peterson. “Saltwater ~ Past, Present, and Future,” a celebration of the character of Saltwater Church through characters of Saltwater Church. Come join us as we watch our church … Continue reading Saltwater: Past, Present and Future
Finding our Place In The Story
SWUUC Member, Susan Aigner Saltwater Church’s Genealogy Club started 4 years ago. Genealogy research is a richly rewarding spiritual venture to us. We are drawn to explore our ancestors’ lives and our connections to them. This Sunday, four Club members will share some of their family stories.
Welcoming Mara to Tea
Quinn Rose, SWUUC Member We host live multiplatform worship in the sanctuary and through zoom! In the final trials to enlightenment the Buddha is beset by the great demon Mara, who attempts many methods of diverting him from his peace. The Buddha responds by inviting him to have tea; showing that our greatest enemies are … Continue reading Welcoming Mara to Tea
Welcoming the Wild Sacred (through poetry)
Saphronia Young, SWUUC Member We host live multiplatform worship in the sanctuary and through zoom! Join us as Saphronia leads us on a journey exploring all that is sacred. This lay-led service will explore welcoming the Wild Sacred through poetry. Three Saltwater poets will share their poems in that theme, and we will write short … Continue reading Welcoming the Wild Sacred (through poetry)