The last time that the UUA did a major revision of our Principles and Sources was in 1984. Though there have been discussions about them and some small changes made, they’ve stayed mostly the same. Over the last several years, a commission has been working to think about what kind of change might we helpful, … Continue reading Principles, Purposes, and Process
The fifth UU Principle is “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Harking back to a tradition in Unitarian churches in New England, we’ll reflect upon the importance of using our voice, especially in elections. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. … Continue reading The Democratic Process
The last Sunday in October is often our celebration of All Souls, a time to remember and speak the names of those we have loved who have died. We’ll celebrate again with a ritual for both home and sanctuary. Those at home are invited to gather a candle, and some water. Everyone is invited to … Continue reading Reaching Beyond the Veil
William Shatner had a chance to go to Space on a SpaceX mission that took him out of the Earth’s atmosphere. Rather than feeling exhilaration, he only felt sadness. Where is that final frontier? This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom … Continue reading The Final Frontier?
We know that stories help us live our lives. We visit some old friends and see what they can tell us for this time. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom option. Those attending in-person will follow our in-person gathering guidelines … Continue reading More Pooh, Less Rabbit
Poet Stanley Kuntz writes, “How shall the heart be reconciled to its feast of losses?” We explore the difference between being broken apart and being broken open. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom option. Those attending in-person will follow our … Continue reading The Feast of Losses
I am forgetful. Sometimes I forget really important things. We’ll talk about remembering what’s really important. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom option. Those attending in-person will follow our in-person gathering guidelines including wearing high-quality face masks. Children are welcome … Continue reading The Possibility of Community
Everyone is welcome to take part in our annual sharing of water to celebrate the beginning of the church year. We’ll share music, tell stories, and remember where we’ve been over the summer. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, OR you can also attend via our online Zoom option. … Continue reading Water Service
Labor Day always feels like the start of something new. Even those who’ve been out of school for a long time can experience the change of the seasons. We’ll look at a story a little sideways to find some insight for these days. This Sunday we will have a multi-platform service. You can attend in-person, … Continue reading Mrs. Noah
Every now and then I am asked about how we can be a church if we don’t all believe the same thing. “We need not think alike to love alike” is a saying included our hymnal, a saying attributed to Francis David (the Transylvanian Unitarian Bishop) is just part of how it works. Come along … Continue reading Singing Together
