Love is its Own Rescue
Emily Dickinson leads us into a reflection on the outcome of love.
Archives: Services
Going Deep, Reaching Out
We’re stronger together. And stronger still when we connect deeply with one another. Our reason for gathering as a community isn’t to be together, though. It’s to make a difference in the world. Let’s consider what that might be.
Into the Mystery: Mysticism, UUs, and Neurotheology
Where does direct experience of the transcendent, neuroscience, and UU intersect? Or better yet, where does “woo woo” meet “weigh and measure?” Surveys show that a significant number of individuals have had some type of “mystical, numinous, or transcendent experience,” so how can we explain and reconcile this with scientific fact? Does Neurotheology finally have the answer for us to know the unknowable? What does the latest neuroscience have to say about spiritual experience?
The Democratic Experiment
The writer Parker Palmer describes democracy as “a nonstop experiment in the strength and weakness of our political institutions, our local communities, and the human heart.” During this season of heated rhetoric, we are challenged to look for ways to turn conflict into the energy of creativity, and to see tension as an invitation to work for the common good.
The Journey
Life is full of journeys. Where is your journey taking you now?
Lessons in Community
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community describes six aspects of indigenous health. Consultancy guru Peter Block teaches about the importance of possibility and ownership in civic engagement. Erik Walker Wikstrom explains lay leadership as a spiritual practice. We’ll explore what each says about what we bring to and receive from community.
Worship with the General Assembly!
We will stream the worship service from the gathering of UUs from across the country held this year in Columbus, OH. Inspirational, musically rich, with thousands of UUs joining in. Bring along a breakfast treat to share as we create a informal worship space.
“Apex” – Summer Solstice Service
Summer Solstice is the apex of the sun’s journey through the wheel of the year. On this day the sun stands still in its full ripening, revealing the wild sanctuary of earth in all its splendor. Come revel in this moment with story, song, drumming, and fire.
Mad, Marvelous Music Celebration
It’s mostly music this Sunday. We join in the revelry of sound and song! Come to celebrate our choir, and say farewell to Choir Director Rafe Wadleigh (who won’t go far — he’ll still be around!) It’ll be a party!
“Something Beautiful” – Flower Service for All Ages
Our annual Flower Service takes its theme from the book, Miss Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney. We’re bound to be sure to make something beautiful, and we’ll do that by gathering flowers or plants (garden or house) into a massive bouquet of loveliness (remember to bring some along!). All ages will sing and dance and tell stories and share in the beauty and the love! Y’all come!