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
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.
Awen: A Musical Journey of a Bold and Boundless Bard-Ess is a musical storytelling experience tracing how the Celtic concept of Awen—the flowing spirit of divine inspiration—has shaped the artist’s life as a creator, changemaker, and traveling Bard. Through original songs and reflection, Celia explores how inspired music can awaken truth, deepen compassion, affirm the … Continue reading Awen: A Musical Journey of a Bold and Boundless Bard-Ess
Stories are about connecting , with yourself and allowing others to connect with you. They are the how we understand our past and set a path for the future. There are two sides to stories, telling and listening.
On this Memorial Day, we gather not to glorify war, but to honor the humanity of those whose lives were shaped or ended by it. Through remembrance, silence, and reflection, we recommit ourselves to compassion, peace, and the sacred responsibility of carrying one another forward.
Spring is in full swing – but it’s easy to feel lost, stuck or alone right now. As we continue exploring the theme of Awakening Curiosity this May, we’ll explore what it looks like to remain curious when our world resembles wilderness. Drawing from progressive activists and wilderness survival experts, poets and personal experience, we’ll … Continue reading Wonder in the Wilderness: Curiosity in Disorienting Times
In Unitarian Universalist (UU) traditions, mothering is viewed as a verb—an act of nurturing, love, and compassion—rather than just a noun defining biological birth. It honors all who provide care, community, and support, celebrating the diverse ways people foster growth in others regardless of parental status, while often recognizing the complexities of both joy and … Continue reading What Does Mothering Truly Mean?
As we begin to explore the theme of Awakening Curiosity this May, we’ll begin by reminding ourselves to notice the bits of wonder around us, to appreciate the moments of awe, and to be more comfortable in uncertainty.
In honor of National Poetry Month, Reverend Margo and congregants will be reading their favorite poems to uplift us and give expression to our deepest universal experiences.
As we gather just before Earth Day, this service invites us to reflect on our deep connection to the Earth, to one another, and to the possibilities that emerge in times of change. Through personal story, Indigenous wisdom, and reflections on the natural world—from the resilience of whales in our local waters to the vast … Continue reading Embracing Possibilities in a Changing World
