On this Faith Formation Sunday, Rev. Alison and Director of Faith Formation Jessica will share stories that inspired civil rights leaders, and stories of those who still dream about having civil rights today in an interactive, all-ages, 90 minute service. We’ll all have the opportunity to learn more about telling our own stories to make … Continue reading Stories That Make Us, Stories That Move Us
What if the Earth is a person, alive and aware, feeling and experiencing? What if hierarchies of beings that we’ve absorbed, with humans at the top and “inert matter” on the bottom got it all wrong? Rev. Alison invites us to try on the idea that we are only cells in the body of the … Continue reading Cells in the Body of the Living Earth
As we begin a new year together, we’ll explore different stories about how the universe, the planet, and we humans all began. Rev. Alison will invite us to consider what wisdom these creation stories hold for us today, and the power that stories have in our lives.
This Sunday we will hear inspiring stories of healing and transformation from two of our own, Tom Burt and Rachael Saylors. We will hear about their courage, determination, and strength in the face of daunting circumstances. We will also learn how important our loving presence is to those who are suffering.
Join Rev. Alison and Music Director Tom for an evening of carols, candles, and the story of Love born into the world as a tiny baby in a stable. All ages welcome.
The winter holidays can be a particularly hard time for those grieving losses or struggling with mental or physical health challenges. Rev. Alison & members of the Lay Ministry Team will hold space in this service for all those who aren’t feeling merry at this time of year, or whose joy is mixed with grief. … Continue reading Blue Holidays Vespers *Online Only*
Join Rev. Alison and Saltwater’s Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) to honor the light’s return with chant, dance, song, and a pageant highlighting the pluralism that is a core value of Unitarian Universalism and our congregation.
This 90 minute multi-generational worship service will help us pause in the midst of a busy season to practice being present, with meditations for all ages shared by Rev. Alison, Director of Faith Formation Jessica, and Jean from the Saltwater Tuesday Meditation Group.
Come celebrate the Christmas season with the Saltwater Choir, including music by Vivaldi, Bach, and Praetorius, plus our traditional feast of Christmas carols. Jesus taught people to Love One Another, and you don’t need to believe Jesus was God to embrace this simple message. Come sing and celebrate Love as the center of our mission.
The tradition of using lights during winter celebrations dates back thousands of years and continues to this day. Holiday lights serve as a reminder of the warmth, hope, and connection that define the season. Come, let us celebrate Holidays of Light together as we reflect on the light within ourselves and the joy we can … Continue reading Holiday Lights and Candle Communion
