Start by Starting
When we consider how we might renew our lives, sometimes we get stuck with all the options, steps, advice, and worry. Do we have all we need? How will it go? What do I do? A teacher gave my son this advice when he was … read more.
Archives: Services
Let Your Freak Flag Fly
Being religious and liberal in this modern world is an increasingly counter-cultural way to be. Reflections on how taking pride in our freakiness can help us renew our lives and our church.
Renewal Through Music
Music lifts our soul, speaks to our sorrow, and renews our lives. We’ll begin our month on “renewal” by celebrating music and the 20 years of ongoing leadership by our Music Director, Dr. Tim Anderson. Be ready to laugh, learn, sing, and give thanks.
All of the Colors — Flower Celebration
What does it mean to be a multi-religious faith tradition? Unitarian Universalists are very distinct in our embrace of multiple spiritual perspectives within our congregations and within ourselves. How do we make this work well? We’ll celebrate our pluralism – and share in the flower … read more.
May Music Sunday
Unicantors and Guest Musicians
Missa Brevis Pro Serveto: A Mass for Unitarian Universalists
Rev. Frances Dearman, text
Tobin Stokes, music
This Sunday, we will celebrate our May Music Sunday by presenting this work, which takes the traditional short form of the Latin mass but replaces the … read more.
Pick Your Battles
What does the wise mother, and wise parent, have in common with the Philosopher Karl Popper? And what does that wisdom tell us about how to approach this fraught moment in time? Come find out!
Sounding the Alarm
Jim Winkler is the Chair of the Board of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. He recently retired as President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches, the nation’s leading ecumenical organization. Prior to that role, he was General Secretary … read more.
Interdependence and Intimacy
One of the deep human hungers to connect with others on a deep level. This longing for intimacy expresses itself in friendship, sexuality, conversation, and play. We’ll explore this hunger and how to align our practices of intimacy with our values in a world that … read more.
Water Protectors
Rev. Karen Van Fossan is an abolitionist minister, licensed professional counselor, and author of Fire at the Center: Solidarity, Whiteness, and Becoming a Water Protector (Skinner House Books, 2023). As director of Authentic Ministry, she is devoted to collective liberation and spiritual renewal. Beloved matriarch … read more.
Nourishing Roots, Opening Wings
We celebrate Interdependence, covenant, and the work of nourishing our congregation so that we can fly and soar and become. Reflections on connection, generosity, hope, and what’s next.