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American Stories

On the eve of both The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Presidential Inauguration, we’ll reflect on American stories. There is not one, but many American stories – about who we have been, are and will be. These contested stories shape our … read more.

Your Story

What if you are the author of your story? What if you decide how to tell it, what it means, what the chapters are called, and what happens next? Not that you might be an “omnipresent narrator” nor an “unreliable” one, but a … read more.

Our Story

What is the story of this church? When I do the newcomer orientation, I share the history of this church. Folks who hear it say “that would make a good sermon!” It’s a story of resilience, justice, betrayal and healing, and discovery and … read more.

New Year

Folks will have a chance to reflect on their hopes and intentions for the year before us. There may be an art project.

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Join us for traditional lessons and carols Christmas eve service. This year, we will consider what it takes to make the journey to Bethlehem, and how we might be changed by going – or not. What journey awaits you?

Pageant!

We will celebrate the ancient story, and add some new variations. This is a no-rehearsal, all-ages celebration with lots of songs, joy, and laughter. Come join us.

Incarnation!

Unitarian Universalists have adopted a stance towards “radical incarnationalism,” holding that the divine or sacred is present in all of life and every person. In this season when billions celebrate “God becoming flesh,” we’ll reflect on how it might make us live if we … read more.

December Music Sunday: In the Moment

A Winter Day by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel presented by the Unicantors with guest musicians
Our theme for December offers an invitation to presence, urging us to experience the here and now instead of thinking about the past or fretting about the future. Being present requires practice … read more.

Creating Space

We are entering the season of Advent, a time of preparation. We prepare our homes for guests, clean the house, put up the decorations, and cook and bake the special recipes. We select and wrap just the right gift and we’re super busy. And … read more.

Repairing the Souls of Men

Many folks have identified a crisis in masculinity.  Loneliness, rising addiction, decreasing educational attainment, rage and the turn to the right, and violence are some of the symptoms.  I’ll give my reflections on this question – the nature of the crisis, and how we might … read more.