We often reserve reverence for the extraordinary or the mysterious. Yet, we can also appreciate the inherent worth and beauty of everyday moments–the gestures, pauses, and encounters that make up our daily lives. How might we attune our bodies, minds, and spirits to notice these ordinary moments with awe, gratitude, and deep respect? Music will … Continue reading December 7, Reverence for the Ordinary
Being part of a values-based, spiritual community can be a source of inspiration, guidance, and grounding. Today, we worship as an all ages community and explore how Unitarian Universalist values give us wings to act compassionately and courageously. November Worship Theme: Meeting the Moment with Rootedness Roots provide nourishment and stability. Roots tie us back … Continue reading November 23, Roots and Wings of Unitarian Universalism: Part 2
Our religious ancestors were people who questioned why things were the way they were. They spoke out and acted boldly to follow the truth of their convictions. They didn’t always get things right, but they were committed to living deliberately and with love. Today, we explore the roots of Unitarian Universalism and the wisdom our … Continue reading November 16, Roots and Wings of Unitarian Universalism: Part 1
We are shaped by place, and, in turn, we shape the places we inhabit. When we put roots down, we commit ourselves to a particular place and a particular community. What is claimed within us when we bring our care and concern to the immediacy of the place we are in? November Worship Theme: Meeting … Continue reading November 9, The Ground Beneath Us
In a time of information (and opinion) overload, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the external chatter. How do we instead stay connected to our own inner guide and conscience? Music will feature the UCM Choir and cellist Michael Close performing Ripple Effect by Sarah Quartel.
Living our values is an everyday affair with potentially unpredictable consequences. Our individual actions, though seemingly small, can lead to deeper shifts in beliefs and values. Over time, we can form a mountain of change.
It isn’t always obvious how to choose the “right” path forward, but we make our choices to the best of our ability, aligning our actions with our values. We also learn from others along the way. For this service, Rev. Joan joins in conversation with Mohsen Mahdawi in exploring how integrity emerges as we travel … Continue reading October 5, We Make the Road
The poet Gwendolyn Brooks speaks to our human kinship with these words: “We are each other’s harvest / we are each other’s business / we are each other’s magnitude and bond.” In a time of profound division, how do we live into the truth of these words and build communities of belonging? Music will include … Continue reading September 28, We Are Each Other’s Harvest
Kinship is an expansive term that speaks to our interconnectedness with all of life. Although we are part and parcel of the Earth, we can sometimes forget this and act in ways that harm this connection. How might we nurture and grow our kinship with the Earth? Music will include the UCM Choir singing “Words … Continue reading September 21, All Our Relations
Together we create a place of kinship and belonging within this spiritual home. We return from our summer paths and begin the church year with our annual ingathering and water ceremony. Bring water collected over the summer to share in our collective ritual. All ages will worship together. As part of this year’s water ceremony, … Continue reading September 14, Kinship Carries Us: Annual Ingathering Service and Water Ceremony
