Find yourself longing for a reprieve? Asking yourself questions about what you are running toward in these times of stress and change? And what about freedom from oppression for all? This sermon explores personal, societal, and spiritual freedom. The philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre said, “Freedom is what we do with what is done to us.” Come … Continue reading The Spiritual Practice of Freedom
Pagans celebrate the Summer Solstice, also known as Litha or Midsummer, as a time of abundance, vitality, and the triumph of the light. It is a time to pause, reflect on growth, and begin the gradual journey toward the darker half of the year. It is a celebration of light, community, and the sacred balance … Continue reading It’s Midsummer: Meeting the Moment
This service will offer insight into the religious and spiritual beliefs of Albert Einstein. Einstein was a keen observer of the relationship between religion, spirituality, and science. In his own words, “I am not an atheist…I believe in Spinoza’s God who reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in a God who … Continue reading The Spiritual Journey of Albert Einstein
In our lives, we adults often cause things to happen with our friends and colleagues at work, in our social circles, on committees and volunteer times at this church, as well as in our homes with our families…and many other places. We all look for ways to make a difference in the changing world as … Continue reading The Changing World and Our Place in It
Inspired by Jonathan Sacks (The Dignity of Difference) and Naomi Klein (Doppelganger), Scott will share what he appreciates about the critical importance of pluralism as “a form of hope” and how our congregation’s covenanting among ourselves and with others can lead us through the challenges of these times.
Join in as Mark Levy leads us through a musical service with original songs of resistance and some sing-alongs to inspire us. Since 1982, I have been performing for Unitarian congregations across the country. I currently sing and produce shows for Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF) here in Oregon, keeping current with original and time-tested … Continue reading Musical Resistance
Flower Communion is an almost century old Unitarian ceremony that originated in Prague. The ceremony celebrates life and expresses gratitude for our presence for one another. This is an intergenerational service with nursery care available for our littlest ones. Bring a flower from your garden, the florist or a roadside raucous of blooms.
Everything we do matters. Poet, philosopher, and priest explains, “We each possess an imagination. Everyone, whether they like it or not, is involved in the construction of the world.” Come, be inspired by your imaginative thoughts, and find ways to put them into creative, life-sustaining actions.
We’ll explore the structure of the stories we consume and tell ourselves and how they allow us to feel the worries and stress of life while also renewing us and giving us hope.
Our friend, Erin Jones, will share a message about her faith journey. Erin was abandoned at birth by her biological mother and then adopted by educators from Minnesota who chose to take their talents to The Netherlands, where her parents taught at the United Nations School serving children from Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. … Continue reading Building Bridges to Heal US
