The Water Communion, also sometimes called Water Ceremony, was first used at a Unitarian Universalist (UU) worship service in the 1980s. Many UU congregations now hold a Water Communion once a year, often at the beginning of the new church year (September). Members bring to the service a small amount of water from a place that is … Continue reading 2025 Water Communion
In life we sometimes are placed in positions to help others with the favor we have be given. When we decide to use that favor for the benefit of others we are all better for it.
Join us as we gather together to explore ways of self care. This service is rooted in the work of The Sift blogger, Doug Muder, who advises us in how to restore insanity during times of “hysteria.” Reverend Margo has additions for daily living.
Lauren asks that we reflect on hope—not as a fleeting feeling, but as a living thread that weaves together our past, our present, and our future. Join us as we imagine hope as “a small seed… ready to grow.”
We are the richest country in the world and yet have more poverty than any other advanced democrary. The work of Princeton sociologist, Matthew Desmond, will show us that American povertizes those they should help, while creating a welfare state for the wealthy. This sermon will have you thinking about personal spending, civic agendas, and … Continue reading Generosity and Economic Justice
What are the issues that block your ability to hear what others are saying on the deepest level? Can you honor their concerns and appreciate their deepest concerns? Listening has become not only a lost art but a disdained ability. What are your roadblocks to understanding? How can we step into the light and be … Continue reading Are You Listening? Are you Heard?
This is an interactive service where each person will create a list of things they want to do over the next few months or years and then explore how to better ground our actions in our values. Come and be creative! We’ll supply the paper and pencils.
Sometimes life has a way of taking you through ups and downs. But we have to remember that no matter what we are currently facing, dealing with or experiencing… We have to find a way to remind ourselves… I’m BETTER than This
Liberation Theology was born out of the desperate inequality and oppression in Latin America during the 1960s and 70s and represented the spirit of a people that wanted to turn their love for each other into institutional and systemic change. We’ll take a glance at some of that history and see what that can tell us … Continue reading Freedom Through Liberation
Many of us want to be kind, accepting, and inclusive, but even with the best intentions, we can still unknowingly contribute to ableism. In this powerful message, Dr. Davi Kallman will unpack what ableism really is, how it shows up in everyday interactions, and why it’s not just a disability issue, it’s a human one. … Continue reading Unmasking Ableism: Creating a World Where Everyone Belongs
