We have all listened to speakers who have inspired us and yet nothing changes. We know that connections create community and so on to peace but there is a gap between the knowing and the doing. Patty will take us on journey of exploration as she uses her travels to confront and move forward toward the world we seek.
However we understand ourselves as sexual beings, whatever our gender identities, whatever the state of our bodies, we are invited to recognize our bodies, and those of others, as beautiful and sacred.
“Karma is a Funny Thing” was the theme to a very popular sitcom a few years back called “My Name is Earl”. Earl was a scalawag who cheated and jilted everyone, even his friends. (Funny, my name is Earle!) However, Karma caught up with him!
What is Karma? How does it work? Even if you can’t accept rebirth, Karma is operant today–you just have to be open to see it: the Golden Rule, what goes around comes around, random acts of kindness, pay it forward!
As has been our custom, we will stream the worship service from the UUA General Assembly held this year in New Orleans. The service will run until 12:00 noon, so bring along some brunch style treats to share, and be ready for some wonderful music, preaching, and community with other UUs!
The poet Anne Sexton leads us into a reflection of what is woven into the moments of our lives
Our annual flower service is a time to share the joy of community in a simple ritual. You are invited to bring along a flower (or a few so there’s plenty for all) or a potted houseplant start, starts for a garden (veggies or flowers) or any other kind of plant to share. We’ll celebrate the beauty of the gathered plants and flowers, give thanks for what sustains us, welcome new members and sing and maybe even dance. Join us for a joyous celebration!
Anyone making their way through the world today with even one eye open is aware of the many challenges we face. Is joy even a luxury we can afford to pursue? Perhaps a better question might be . . . what is the cost if we don’t?
How do we deeply embody our dreams of social justice? Michael Foster is one of the Valve Turners, a group of five Americans who closed safety valves on the 5 pipelines carrying tar sands crude oil into North Dakota. Michael is facing prosecution for his act of civil disobedience and for his commitment to working to turn climate change around. Come along and learn more about their action and the values and commitments that inspired their action.
We embody all things Religious Exploration in our annual RE Appreciation Service. Do you teach? Do you learn? This service is for you! Join us!
Who knew that becoming a parent would be a lesson in perfection? We’ll reflection on the meaning of perfection as we delve into the embodiment of parenthood.
