A UU Blessing of the Animals is a Unitarian Universalist worship service that celebrates and blesses animal companions and all living creatures, rooted in the Catholic tradition of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. These services, often held on or around October 4, emphasize the UU principle of the interconnectedness … Continue reading Walking the Circle of Compassion: A Sermon for the Animals
How do we find self-compassion when also trying to be accountable for our actions? This sermon is inspired by Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.
Not all communities create the same sense of belonging, and the divisions of communities can and are creating conflict in our modern life. We’ll explore some of those differences and how to build a community with a sense of true belonging through acceptance, support, and participation.
Belonging is not something that is given, it is something we build together and continuously. We are not here to offer perfection, rather we offer presence. Let us fill the sanctuary with love that is not only spoken but lived. Click Here for the back of the 9/14/2025 OOS.
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?
