Words of Transformation
There is a power in words, and their poetry fosters a connection with the deeper aspect of our souls. We will spend this worship service exploring words that inspire our search for personal meaning.
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The Wind Phone
How a Japanese man helped hundreds of people deal with their grief after a tsunami. It involved an old English telephone booth, and a sort of magic that helped to heal the pain of loss. The Rev. Amanda Aikman (pronounced like ACHE-man) is a retired UU minister who lives in Everett with her partner, Nancy. … Continue reading The Wind Phone
Finding Hope, ‘When Hope is Hard to Find’.
Sometimes, the words of a beloved Unitarian Universalist hymn really speak to me, such as those about finding hope, even (or especially) when it is hard to find. Like so many things in our polarized country, hope does not exist without its detractors. Can we find a balance? Is there any hope for us, to … Continue reading Finding Hope, ‘When Hope is Hard to Find’.
Manufacturing Waves
This Sunday we’ll take a look at Labor Day, the history of difficult change, and the hard work of making a better world. We’ll ask ourselves how we are called to be more active in working together for positive change.
A Faithful Democracy
This Sunday we will explore the current threat facing the democracy of the United States, and how we, as religious people, can respond with integrity. Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee, she/her pronouns, recently retired from the Northlake UU Church in Kirkland, WA. Prior to ministry, she worked as a Nurse Practitioner for 30 years on Indian … Continue reading A Faithful Democracy
The signals we give
Rev. Sharon K Dittmer is a staffer at the UUA’s MidAmerica Region. She leads UUA’s May 2024 sermon of the month, entitled “The Signals We Give,” in which she engages the wisdom of poet William E. Stafford, social psychologists, and more. Join us at the Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Tahoma WA for this sermon … Continue reading The signals we give
Live Courageously
To live courageously is more than showing up. It is about living your authentic self and leading with your heart. Patty will be leading us through a few exercises that let us know what courage is and how to lead with it in our daily lives. Living courageously is our best way to help this world grow … Continue reading Live Courageously
Lammas
Lammas, also known as Lughnasad, or Lughnassadh, is a pagan holiday and one of the eight Wiccan sabbats during the year. Each sabbat marks a seasonal turning point. The sabbat occurs on August 1, which is about halfway between the summer solstice (Litha) and the fall equinox (Mabon). Click The Origins and Practices of Lammas/Lughnasad … Continue reading Lammas
If I could write a letter to God,
If I could write a letter to God, and She was actually there and able to read it, what would I say? Should I stick to pleasantries – Hi, how are You? I hope You’re having a nice time up there. How about this weather? Or, should I ask some hard questions – So, what’s … Continue reading If I could write a letter to God,
Don’t stop now
In life we may have challenges and obstacles when faced with change. God will give direction and provide protection for our journey. 3 points 1. Your past does not define your future 2. Not everyone will be on your side 3. Don’t stop now