What would it be like if our UU worship service centered entirely around the voices and the experiences of Black Unitarian Universalists? What truths might we hear, however difficult? What might we learn? How might these Black UU leaders teach us to be better allies, better siblings in faith, and even better citizens in our … Continue reading The Promise & The Practice in The Present
In this multi-generational worship service, Rev. Alison, Jessica, and the Faith Formation Team, return to Deepa Iyer’s Social Change Roles to explore the role of the Weaver with stories, words, reflections, and embodied practices.
Betty & her banjo band join Rev. Alison and Tom to celebrate the labor movement with song, stories & words of labor leaders who have shaped our past and present, and who give us hope for the future.
In the mid-20th century, an ornithologist’s discovery that some birds sing seemingly for joy alone led him to a profound theological revelation: Living beings participate in the co-creation of the universe. Through his engagement with birds and science, Charles Hartshorne came to the conclusion that the Divine is both immanent and transcendent, co-creating the universe … Continue reading For The Birds: Process Theology & Singing for Joy
Rev. Alison shares her journey with the Tibetan Buddhist aspect of the Diving Feminine, Tara, who is said to have challenged the gender roles of her time, and whose mantra can offer a way to engage with meditation for those of us whose busy minds might make meditation difficult.
In this mutli-generational worship service, we return again to our UUA Common Read, Deepa Iyers’ Social Change Now, to explore the role of Expirimenters in embracing new possibilities we may never have imagined.
This sermon weaves together the traditional Christian Paschal Mystery with a Unitarian Universalist openness to many paths, showing how the pattern of dying and rising speaks to universal human experience. Through stories of everyday transformation, major life change, and the restoration of those once rejected, it reveals resurrection as a living practice rather than a … Continue reading Rising Again: An Easter Reflection on Renewal and Hope
Join Rev. Alison as we welcome new members and celebrate the way that together we create and sustain a community that is stronger together because we Practice Love, Foster Connection, Nurture Spiritual Growth, and Act for Justice.
Join Rev. Alison of Saltwater UU and Rev. Amy of Normandy Park UCC for centering, singing and spiritual preparation to get our hearts in a holy place before we head to the streets to protest for democracy, peace, and human dignity. In-person at Saltwater Church and online in our Zoom room.
Join Rev. Alison alongside members and friends of Saltwater UU Church as we report back on our community generosity practice. On March 1, we handed $10 to anyone who was present and who accepted the challenge of using that money to do some good in our community in a “reverse offering”. This Sunday, bring your … Continue reading Stronger Together: Building Community with Generosity
