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The Luminous Dark

As the wheel of the year turns toward the longest night, let us sink in to the luminous dark of the fertile earth, the vastness of space, and the womb of potential that holds all in darkness before it is birthed into being.

Holidays of Light

Let us celebrate together. At this time when folks around the world from many traditions are lighting candles in the darkness, we wanted to lift up a few of these traditions: Advent in the Christian tradition, Bodhi Day in the Buddhist tradition, and the weekly … read more.

Thanxgrieving

In late November of 1991, HIV/AIDS activists Ibrahim Farajaje and John Paul Hammond lost a dear friend to AIDS and struggled to imagine facing Thanksgiving without him. Out of their pain and love, Thanxgrieving was born. Rev. Alison will share the history of the Thanxgrieving … read more.

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?

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 … read more.

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, … read more.

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 … read more.

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 … read more.