Welcome and Entertain Them All!
In the poem, “The Guest House,” Rumi urges us to welcome and entertain whatever arrives at our door. Really? We’ll consider his advice.
Archives: Services
Welcome to the Journey
Our new year of Religious Explorations begins today, and we’ll reflect upon the journey of life and what we need along the road.
Return Again
We begin our program year with our annual water service during which everyone is invited to bring a little water that is from a place you’ve been or an experience you’ve had or that symbolizes something of your summer adventures. This all ages service will include singing and stories and time for sharing.
Welcome the Shift
Each of us have places in our lives where we feel stuck from time to time. Could a slight change in perspective be enough to set our wheels back in motion?
Finding Common Ground
As humans, we tend to like to identify ourselves by the groups we belong to, the company we keep: my church, my family, my neighborhood, the cause I’m involved in. These self-imposed distinctions set us apart from others, and we lose sight of how much we really have in common. Let’s contemplate reaching out to the “other,” planting seeds of friendship and common purpose.
Choosing Joy
Chalice Circles are an important part of our church life. They provide an opportunity to be in a smaller group and explore ideas and possibilities and make meaning out of the world. We’ll celebrate Chalice Circles in our service and there’ll be an opportunity to try one out after the service. You can sign up, too.
Love Beyond Beliefs
Non-creedal and non-dogmatic is one way Unitarian Universalism is described. We’re going to see how far we can stretch that!
Under Construction
Unitarian Universalism is a faith that is always in the making. Learning how to be under construction while living in accordance to our faith can be a little tricky, though. We’ll explore how we do that.
What Do We Call It?
What we call things makes a difference. Naming can open vistas or limit vision. So what do we call it?
The Science of Well-Being and Spirituality
Recent “modern” scientific studies point out that there are specific essential elements for a life of health, longevity, and well-being, and that several of these “essentials” have been known and practiced for centuries in the context of religion and spirituality. Come explore how practices once considered spiritual and religious have now been substantiated and verified by science for enriching and prolonging life. And how being part of a spiritual community such as Tahoma UU Congregation can enhance life overall!