Rev. Alison Duren-Sutherland is Saltwater’s contract minister for the 2023-24 church year, operating in a hybrid/remote capacity from her home in Southern Oregon and onsite at Saltwater one week per month.
In the mid-20th century, an ornithologist’s discovery that some birds sing seemingly for joy alone led him to a profound theological revelation: Living beings participate in the co-creation of the universe. Through his engagement with birds and science, Charles Hartshorne came to the conclusion that the Divine is both immanent and transcendent, co-creating the universe … Continue reading For The Birds: Process Theology & Singing for Joy
Rev. Alison shares her journey with the Tibetan Buddhist aspect of the Diving Feminine, Tara, who is said to have challenged the gender roles of her time, and whose mantra can offer a way to engage with meditation for those of us whose busy minds might make meditation difficult.
In this mutli-generational worship service, we return again to our UUA Common Read, Deepa Iyers’ Social Change Now, to explore the role of Expirimenters in embracing new possibilities we may never have imagined.
Join Rev. Alison as we welcome new members and celebrate the way that together we create and sustain a community that is stronger together because we Practice Love, Foster Connection, Nurture Spiritual Growth, and Act for Justice.
Join Rev. Alison of Saltwater UU and Rev. Amy of Normandy Park UCC for centering, singing and spiritual preparation to get our hearts in a holy place before we head to the streets to protest for democracy, peace, and human dignity. In-person at Saltwater Church and online in our Zoom room.
Join Rev. Alison alongside members and friends of Saltwater UU Church as we report back on our community generosity practice. On March 1, we handed $10 to anyone who was present and who accepted the challenge of using that money to do some good in our community in a “reverse offering”. This Sunday, bring your … Continue reading Stronger Together: Building Community with Generosity
We’ll look back into our Unitarian Universalist history to find the woman who started one of the organizations best known for showing up to respond to crisis, the American Red Cross. We’ll also lift up the faithful ways that our congregation prepares itself to respond to emergencies and crises we could face in the future. … Continue reading Paying Attention with Front-line Responders
You are invited into the practice of Generosity! This Sunday, we’re offering everyone the chance to experience the joy of living our UU value of Generosity, and the power we tap into when we are generous together. In addition to the words spoken and the beautiful music of the Saltwater choir, on March 1 you’ll … Continue reading Our Generosity is Stronger Together
The Healthy Congregations Team, Jim, Carol & Jules, join Rev. Alison to remind us that our Covenant offers us a way through the challenges and conflicts that a diverse community like ours will inevitably face. When we don’t know how to talk through our conflicts directly, the HCT is there to provide support.
Members of the Saltwater Church Lay Ministry Team Debra, Jean & Toska join Rev. Alison to offer reflections on and opportunities to engage with practices that build resilience and feed our spirits.
