Inspired by Barbara Brown Taylor’s book “An Altar in the World,” this service is about the importance of blessing. We have the opportunity to choose to bless the world and one another, even in incredibly challenging and uncertain times. Join us to experience the power of giving and receiving blessing. Rev. Kristen Kuriga
Somewhere on the road to Damascus Saul became Paul. Somewhere under a Bodhi tree Siddhartha awoke as the Buddha. And somewhere today the next generation of spiritual leaders is waking up to the realities of the world. In this service, we will explore what it means to awaken to the possibility of transformation. Guest Minister
A popular affirmation used in many UU churches, “Love is the Spirit of this Church,” our guest minister looks for wisdom beyond rote recitation, an understanding of service as a spiritual practice, a spirit that encompasses and expands the church community, and a love beyond words. Through this quiet hour breathes The worship of ages, The cathedral … Continue reading Love is the Spirit of this Church
As Unitarian Universalists we are called to side with love. To do this work with integrity, we seek to learn from those who experience oppression or are silenced because of their identity. Today we will explore how we make space for people to freely express their gender identities, and how we can best support our … Continue reading Answering the Call of Love: A Multigenerational Justice Service
There will be no worship service or religious education classes on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Covenant, the promises we make to one another about how we will be in community, are at the center of our faith tradition. What happens when the trust between us is broken? What does it look like to come back into right relationship? Join us to reflect on what it means to be a promise-making … Continue reading When Trust is Broken
Inspired by the text “Instructions to the Cook: A Zen Master’s Lessons in Living a Life that Matters” by Bernard Glassman and Rick Fields, this sermon explores what it takes to cultivate a full life and to live into the potential of Unitarian Universalism. What are the ingredients of our lives? What are the ingredients … Continue reading Instructions to the Cook
What did Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. teach about love, power, and justice? We will explore his teachings and how they live on in current struggles for justice and equity in our communities. Rev. Kristen Kuriga
What encourages us to work for justice as people of faith? How do we imagine the beloved community, growing out of but not limited by our current reality? Together we will explore creativity, imagination and spiritual practice as sources of resilience and inspiration for the work of justice-making in our communities. “The moral imagination … Continue reading The Power of Imagination
Today, January 6, is Epiphany. The Bible tells us that this was the day the Maji discovered the Christ Child following a long arduous journey through the desert with only a star to guide them. This morning we will visit that story and explore it from a U.U. perspective. What lessons or guidance might the … Continue reading A U.U. View on Epiphany
