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Fall Into Peace

How do our mental state and feelings impact our whole self? Erien Babcock, Ministerial Intern, leads us in an exploration of our mental and emotional work as it aligns with the rolling into the end of the Earth-Centered religious year. Relax and do some work with your emotional and mental preparation in cycle with the earth, and explore a bit about Samhain and our relationships with our Ancestors.

Nancy Slocum, Director of Religious Exploration for Children and Youth, shares a Time for All Ages showing connections between Halloween and Samhain, as well as our seasonal shifts, roots of harvest traditions, and the axial tilt of the earth.

Who is Saved?

Two hundred and fifty years ago on October 30, John Murray preached the first Universalist sermon in the United States, and went on to spread the gospel of universal salvation throughout the US. Hear about the miracle story of his arrival, reflect on the history of Universalism as it has changed over time, and what it means today. Rev. Dr. Linda A. Hart shares this message.
In our Time for All Ages, Nancy Slocum, Director of Religious Exploration for Children and Youth, shares reflections about Universalism and our interconnected world.

And Then There Were Eight

The Seven Unitarian Universalist Principles in their current state may or may not address anti-racism and systemic oppression depending on how they are interpreted. Where does Unitarian Universalism draw from when it comes time to do the work?

Erik Halseth is a seminarian studying remotely in the MDiv program at Starr King School for the Ministry and living in Southern California. Busy with raising his young son, he occasionally gets a moment to jot down a poem here or there. While studying long ago in the Writing and Literature program at UC Santa Barbara’s College of Creative Studies, he swore he’d never be a poet.

Being Blessed

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For the last few years, we’ve blessed backpacks (or briefcases, or work bags) at the start of the fall. This year with a variety of ways of going to school and going to work, we’re blessing more than that. Join with Director of Religious Exploration for Children and Youth, Nancy Slocum, and Rev. Linda Hart, for a service full of blessings.

Intergenerational Water Service

Our annual Water Service goes online this year, led by Erien Babcock and our Infinite CUUPS, our pagan group. Join us as we begin our church year, and celebrate and affirm our community.

Love and Truth

It is suggested that we should speak the truth in love, a challenging task in these days of alternate facts and fake news. Rev. Linda shares a version of a longer talk she gave for a (virtual) conference in the UK.

Please join us for worship service via Zoom at:
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Password: 253

You can also listen on your phone by dialing 253-215-8782 with Webinar ID: 823 1838 4686 to hear the worship service.

Vigil

Hurricanes and wildfires, protests, shootings, and a still surging pandemic. It can feel like we’re living in the end times. This Sunday service offers a time to acknowledge our sadness, anger, and loss. Though it feels dire, all is not lost. We also speak the words of hope that live alongside the chaos.

Mirror Values

How we act into the world is the real way we show the world what UUs really are. So what does that mean for us?