There is a crisis in our education system in Washington State. Schools are facing budget deficits, laying off staff and cutting programs. How did we get here, and how do our Unitarian Universalist values inform our response? Reverend Amy Moses-Lagos served as the minister of Free Church Unitarian in Blaine, Washington from 2016-2021. She currently … Continue reading The Right to Flourish: Seeking Educational Justice
How do we cultivate an openness to receiving wisdom and inspiration beyond what our senses can perceive? Whether you hope to tune in to the silent voices of your own inner wisdom, the lessons of the more-than-human world, or the wisdom of a supernatural Divine, Rev. Alison will offer reflection on and opportunity to practice … Continue reading Listening for What Can’t Be Heard
Throughout religious history, revivals have marked periods of resurgence in people’s commitment to their faith traditions. They brought the community together and served as a galvanizing force for the future, often during times of great change or anxiety. In the midst of overlapping climate crises and mounting social injustice, now is the time to worshipfully re-imagine a … Continue reading UU Climate Justice Revival
This Sunday is Mabon, the pagan holy day when day and night are equal, and we pause for a moment to reflect on the Earth’s abundance as the wheel of the year turns toward shorter, colder days. Join Rev. Alison and the Saltwater Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS) for ritual, reflection, and celebration of the … Continue reading Balanced Between Light & Darkness: A CUUPS Equinox Service
The flaming chalice is a symbol of our UU faith, “a beacon welcoming to all who seek a liberal relgious home.” In this multigenerational service, you’ll be invited to learn about and practice the deep sharing of Chalice Circles and to stay after the service to help create a community chalice or a chalice that … Continue reading We Make the Chalice: An Invitation to Faith Formation
Acknowledging Indigenous wisdom that tells us that “Water is Life” and following a 40 year tradition in Unitarian Universalism, we celebrate our community by participating in the UU Water Ceremony, pouring our individual waters into a shared vessel that represents our congregation. Bring water that is meaningful to you or use the water provided in … Continue reading Gathering Our Sacred Waters
Celebrating the uniqueness of each person in our congregation, we recognize our diversity of strengths, values, and ability to participate. We are a thriving congregation within the UU tradition because of the uniqueness of our members. We are Saltwater.
We will honor the presence of animals in our lives, be they pets, wildlife, birds, or even benevolent bugs. Your pets are welcome to attend. If you think that being at church might cause them stress, please bring a picture or a related memento to be blessed. We will also be remembering beloved pets who … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals
There are so many things to grieve: the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on our bodies and minds, broken and severed relationships, the loss of our beloveds to death, the changing climate that we fear may one day cease to support human life, and so much more. In this service, Rev. Alison will provide us with … Continue reading Time & Space to Grieve & Lament
In June, representatives from UU congregations around the country and the world voted to revise the way the Unitarian Universalist Association bylaws talk about the purpose of our denomination. Rev. Alison will explore the way this new articulation of UU values builds on the previous Principles and dovetails beautifully with our mission at Saltwater Church … Continue reading Our Principles, Our Values, Our Mission
