In music and original poetry, pianist/composer Larry McDonough and saxophonist/writer Richard Terrill will offer a re-thinking of traditional holiday themes. Soul Matters Theme for December: What does it mean to be a community of mystery?
THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Many wonder (perhaps you do) how Unitarian Universalists can pray or worship if they question the existence of (or downright don’t believe in) God. Rev. Rita offers some perspective on such questions of religious practice and faith, and provides the answers she herself relies on (at … Continue reading Here’s a Mystery for You
Rumi reminds us that “love is the bridge between you and everything.” Yet we are not automatically lovers of ourselves, other people, the world. Love doesn’t just happen. So how do we make love an action rather than a beautiful but potentially empty sentiment? How do we learn to cross bridges of love?
July Theme: Growing Our Souls Five Smooth Stones “Why don’t more UUs know about the five smooth stones the way they know about the seven principles and occasionally the six sources?” This was a question posed during a recent online UU Theology course. We’ll take a brief look at James Luther Adams and his theology. … Continue reading Five Smooth Stones
Most of us are eager to be known by and to know others, to be perceived as we are and as we might become. We’ll explore today how differences, affinities, and especially opportunities for synergy bring us together and enable us to grow in relationship. April Theme: Transformation
Think of your body as hardware, your mind and spirit as software. Without functioning hardware, the software can’t run. Unlike the mind and spirit, the body lives strictly in the present, front and center in the physical world. Pat Ruether, Minister of Healing, focuses on our recommitment to the body, mind and spirit. Pat Ruether was … Continue reading Inner Fitness
Because of the severely cold weather we have made the decision to cancel the Sunday service and other activities tomorrow morning, December 31, 2017. Best wishes to stay dry, safe, and warm. Wishing you a happy and restful Sunday and a Happy New Year.
We usher in Christmas with carols, stories, music, and candlelight. There will be cookies and beverages served after the service Please note that we will not have a morning service today. Only our 8:00 pm Candlelight Service
“There is such beauty in bread.” There is sunshine and rain, nutrition and community. Today, we will celebrate one of our favorite traditions: the Bread Communion. Please plan on bringing one of your favorite loaves to church, be it a family tradition or a new-found joy.
November Theme: Nourishing the Spirit Can you articulate your higher purpose? Have you ever thought much about it? Has anyone ever explained to you what is a person’s higher purpose or explained how to discover it? Whether you answer yes to these questions or you have never really thought about it, the message on Sunday … Continue reading What is Your Higher Purpose?
