Our furry, feathered, and scaly companions mean so much to us. They love us unconditionally, provide us with amusement and often give us a little insight into ourselves. This Sunday you are encouraged to bring your dogs, goats, lizards and other pets to service as we bless all of the animals that we love. Treats … Continue reading Blessing Of The Animals – Rev. Walter Clark, Minister
We often think of justice work as being action orientated: marching, protesting, writing letters, boycotts. However, we can often find ourselves swept up in all of the action and lose sight of why we are here in the first place. Watch the service live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpm3gKeWbG5xcsCGoHmcvKQ/live
School is starting back up! It’s time for the blessing of the backpacks and remind ourselves that learning is about more than just getting the answer. Watch the service live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpm3gKeWbG5xcsCGoHmcvKQ/live
Every summer, I visit the family cottage and take a kayak upriver and float back down.Each time I discover something different. What are the lessons nature has to offer us ifwe take time to listen? Watch the service live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpm3gKeWbG5xcsCGoHmcvKQ/live
Unitarian Universalism has always been centered in inclusion and diversity, yet we oftenfind ourselves falling short of this goal. How does this happen and what can we do tobecome more inclusive and welcoming? Missed the service? Watch it here:
Prophets have a way of saying the hard but real truths in times where power seeks to crush dissent. In a time where people felt little hope in exile, the prophet Jeremiah speaks powerfully to Kings and those struggling to find life, meaning, and purpose in exile. Even when times are uncertain, how can we … Continue reading “Micro” Transformations & Building Hope in Exile (Jeremiah 29:1; 4-11) – Rev. Erin Guzman, Guest Minister
Taylor and Olivia will be sharing their perspectives and experiences within the UU community, from the point of view as a newcomer vs. growing up in it. Missed the service? Watch it here:
What would the world look like if we forgave all debts, restored the land and gave it rest, let prisoners go, and redistributed resources so that all can thrive? This is the sacred principle of Jubilee, an ancient practice that sought to honor both people and resources after years of toil and wear. By examining … Continue reading “Jubilee Generation: A Radical Interdependence” (Leviticus 25:8-14; 18-19; 23-24; 33-40) – Rev. Erin Guzman, Guest Minister
Sometimes our desires for generosity and mutuality don’t play out in the ways we expect. Joseph, the youngest of 12 brothers and his father’s favorite son, has a unique gift for visions and prophecy. But when he attempts to invite his brothers into sharing this gift, they react harshly and reject him. We don’t always … Continue reading “Generosity as Risk: Joseph the Dreamer” (Genesis 37:1-24) – Rev. Erin Guzman, Guest Minister
Brene Brown has written at length on the power and need for vulnerability. However, being vulnerable is hard to put into practice due to cultural expectations of strength and perfection. How does vulnerability actually create community and why is vulnerability so important to our faith? Missed the Service? You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/BMVPXDS8fK
