Rev. Kristen Kuriga September’s Theme: Expectation In the month of September we’ll explore together the theme of expectation. What expectations do we have of ourselves and this community? When do we need to let go of our expectations? Can failing to meet expectations be an opportunity for growth? Soul Matters describes being a people of … Continue reading Expect the Unexpected
Rev. Kristen Kuriga On Sunday, September 8th, we will celebrate the start of the church year with our Water Communion ritual. I invite you to bring a small amount of water with you from somewhere local: the sound, a stream or lake, collected rainwater, or even water from your kitchen faucet. In our ritual we … Continue reading Waters of Our Community
Rev. Kristen Kuriga Centering Quote: “From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with dignity and strength.” -Cesar Chavez September’s Theme: ExpectationIn the month of September we’ll explore together the theme of expectation. What expectations do we have of … Continue reading ¡Sí, Se Puede!, Yes, We Can!
Rev. Kristen Kuriga Is kindness something you value? In this current political climate, it can feel like the commitment to kindness is countercultural. Let’s explore kindness as a radical act: kindness towards ourselves, one another, and all living beings.
Katie Baker, Lay Leader Join Katie Baker as she reflects on her journey to Homestead Florida to be a witness at an immigrant youth detention camp. She will discuss why she felt called to bear witness, the impact of family separation on our communities, and how it relates to Unitarian Universalism and our call to … Continue reading Homestead and Home Again: Transforming Witness to Continued Action
Join us to hear reflections from Court Olsen & Keith Ervin from Faith Action Climate Team (FACT) about living our values and taking action for climate justice. The service is organized and led by members of Saltwater Climate Action Now! (SCAN!). Come be inspired to work for justice! “Global climate change is our call for … Continue reading Faith Inspired Climate Justice
Rev. Kristen Kuriga Does engaging in the practice of gratitude matter—for us? for others? for our world? Come experience gratitude as a spiritual discipline and an organic expression of our UU values. “Religion…is a phenomenon that begins in wonder. Feelings of awe, reverence and gratitude are primary.” -Rev. Gary Kowalski
Rev. Kristen Kuriga This Sunday, join us to celebrate the blessing of the animals. This is an opportunity to honor the connection we have with our beloved pets, and to express our gratitude and well wishes for the friendship and care they bring to our lives. There will also be a time to honor and … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals
Rev. Kristen Kuriga Spiritual practice teaches us to slow down, to listen deeply, and to open ourselves to the wisdom inside of us and to the wisdom that is larger than us. Spiritual practice can renew us when we’re weary, create space to integrate the experiences of our lives, and strengthen our capacity to not … Continue reading UU Spiritual Practice
Rev. Kristen Kuriga In June, thousands of Unitarian Universalists gathered in Spokane, WA for General Assembly. Come hear what’s happening in our larger movement, what we’re being called to, and inspiration for the future of our faith. “Together we will create brave space, because there is no such thing as a safe space…This space will not … Continue reading The Power of We
