“The harder I tried to sever ties with the person I had been, the more I found myself embodying that self. Only when I began to offer Old Me compassion, kindness, and love did a more permeating sense of freedom begin to emerge.” -Andrea Gibson We will explore practices of stillness, creativity, and connection to … Continue reading Foundational Compassion
If you are a student bring your backpack to worship! This Sunday is also Water Communion and we welcome you to bring water to share. 2025.0907 OOS – Backpack Blessing & Water Communion Service This is a multigeneration service; there will be childcare but no Children’s Chapel this Sunday Join us after … Continue reading Backpack Blessing & Multigenerational Service
Together, we will explore and reflect on what it means to not only accept and welcome but to celebrate and honor neurodivergence (sensory differences, ADHD, Autism, etc.) In a capitalist society that seemingly prioritizes productivity and status, how do we put the call to practice pluralism and honor inherent worth into action? It takes humility, … Continue reading In Praise of Neurodiversity
One of our hymns, “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” includes the line “Don’t be afraid of some change” followed by the refrain “today will be a joyful day.” Not every day is joyful, of course. How do we find joy even amidst the anxiety of change, while also allowing ourselves to feel sadness if the … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid of Some Change
Image by Atrakcja from Pixabay The Flower Service is one of the uniquely Unitarian Universalist rituals we celebrate each year. Please remember to bring a flower (or several) to contribute to the ritual if you are able—and know that there are always plenty of flowers for those who arrive without one to participate fully. 2025.0608 … Continue reading Flower Service
