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
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
