Flourishing Through the Buddhist Teaching of Right Effort
Come and explore how the Buddhist teaching of Right Effort, one spoke on the Eight-Fold Path, can help us to flourish in community and in our own hearts.
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The The Fibers that Bind Us Together
Fibercraft is the art of fiber and textiles, and includes crafts like spinning, knitting, quilting, and needlework. It’s not uncommon to find loved ones furiously knitting at a sickbed. Today’s service explores the intersections of fibercraft and grief. How do these ancient practices bind and connect us to memory, love, and loss? About Melody: Melody Moberg is a hospital chaplain, … Continue reading The The Fibers that Bind Us Together
Raging on a Sunday
In a denomination focused on peace, non-violence, and community, we don’t often talk about the feelings of moral outrage and righteous anger. Let’s honestly acknowledge and discuss these emotions and how to fit them into the structure of our UU values.
Seeds of Hope
As we continue reflecting on our nation’s 250th anniversary, we ask a timeless question: How do we choose hope in a world that often feels divided? Inspired by the Pagan harvest festival of Lughnasadh (pronounced LOO-nah-sah), also known as Lammas (pronounced LAM-us), we’ll explore how every act of compassion, courage, and community plants seeds for … Continue reading Seeds of Hope
Awakening Curiosity: Keep Living the Questions
We will explore how curiosity benefits us, both in our personal quests but also as we interact with others. How can we use humility and curiosity to connect us to others and build bridges.
Reflections on the Joy of Pride
Lauren Erhardt and Thomas Oliver will share their reflections on the joy of Pride. And we’re hoping to share in some musical offerings from the Resistance Choir.
Living Music – From “John Brown’s Body” to “Solidarity Forever”
Today’s service explores the evolution of a song. How did a camp meeting hymn from the early 1800s become “John Brown’s Body,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and then “Solidarity Forever?” This is a story of Living Music; of abolition, war, a Unitarian feminist, unions, and how meanings and movements shift over time. About Melody: … Continue reading Living Music – From “John Brown’s Body” to “Solidarity Forever”
The Flame and the Fury
What do Jesus flipping tables, the Stonewall Riots, and the UU flaming chalice have in common? This sermon explores holy disruption, sacred resistance, and the courage to stand on the side of love when justice demands action.
Solstice Coastal Salish Raven story and Celebrating Diversity among us
Solstice, Raven, and the Strength of Diversity As we gather near the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, we celebrate the gifts of light, community, and connection. Through a traditional Coastal Salish Raven story shared by storyteller Kenneth Apple, we will explore wisdom rooted in this land and its people. Together, we will … Continue reading Solstice Coastal Salish Raven story and Celebrating Diversity among us
Flourishing Together: Flower Communion & Volunteer Appreciation
This service honors the annual Unitarian ceremony of Flower Communion which began in Europe in 1923. In addition, this includes Volunteer Appreciation of the past year, including our children and youth. This service is intergenerational, so children’s RE classes will not be held. However, the nursery will be open.