The fifth UU Principle is “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Harking back to a tradition in Unitarian churches in New England, we’ll reflect upon the importance of using our voice, especially in elections. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. … Continue reading The Democratic Process
The last Sunday in October is often our celebration of All Souls, a time to remember and speak the names of those we have loved who have died. We’ll celebrate again with a ritual for both home and sanctuary. Those at home are invited to gather a candle, and some water. Everyone is invited to … Continue reading Reaching Beyond the Veil
William Shatner had a chance to go to Space on a SpaceX mission that took him out of the Earth’s atmosphere. Rather than feeling exhilaration, he only felt sadness. Where is that final frontier? This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom … Continue reading The Final Frontier?
What is the point of congregational community? Why get up on a Sunday morning to gather together with other people at all? Why not stay in bed? James Croft, Leader of the Ethical Society of St. Louis (one of the few congregations for people without traditional religious faith) argues that congregations provide three important and … Continue reading Belonging, Becoming, and Beyond: Why Congregational Community is Important
We know that stories help us live our lives. We visit some old friends and see what they can tell us for this time. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom option. Those attending in-person will follow our in-person gathering guidelines … Continue reading More Pooh, Less Rabbit
Poet Stanley Kuntz writes, “How shall the heart be reconciled to its feast of losses?” We explore the difference between being broken apart and being broken open. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom option. Those attending in-person will follow our … Continue reading The Feast of Losses
I am forgetful. Sometimes I forget really important things. We’ll talk about remembering what’s really important. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom option. Those attending in-person will follow our in-person gathering guidelines including wearing high-quality face masks. Children are welcome … Continue reading The Possibility of Community
Blessing is part of our everyday language – someone sneezes and we say ‘bless you!’ – someone does something sweet or kind (or perhaps naïve) and we say ‘oh, bless him’. But what does it mean, to bless? And how might we adopt a practice of blessing in our everyday lives? Rev. Dr. Jane Blackall … Continue reading To Bless and Be Blessed
Everyone is welcome to take part in our annual sharing of water to celebrate the beginning of the church year. We’ll share music, tell stories, and remember where we’ve been over the summer. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom option. … Continue reading Water Service
Labor Day always feels like the start of something new. Even those who’ve been out of school for a long time can experience the change of the seasons. We’ll look at a story a little sideways to find some insight for these days. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, … Continue reading Mrs. Noah
