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Transforming Ourselves, Each Other and the World

Upcoming Services

Blending Spirit and Power: Reflections on Burmese Buddhism

Burmese Buddhism is an intricate blend of Theravada teachings and Myanmar’s older animist traditions. Pagodas often hold space for both Buddhas—sometimes illuminated with LED halos—and nats, the ancestral spirits still honored across the country. As a half-Burmese Unitarian Universalist, Thida Cornes (she/her) reflects on the … read more.

Being Trans* Then and Now

Barb came out as transgender 30 years ago. Join him as he reflects on what was and is like to be transgender in these times, as well as how Unitarian Universalism has saved, supported, and challenged his life for these past 3 decades.

Worship leader: Rev. … read more.

The Courage to Keep Asking

To counter authoritarianism, it’s not enough to raise children who ask bold questions—we must also become and remain adults who keep questioning, learning, and acting with conscience. James Luther Adams stated “A faith that is not the friend of freedom is an enemy of life.” … read more.

Water Communion

Each year at this time, we celebrate the ways we are all connected to each other and every other living thing. For our intergenerational Water Communion service, please bring a little water to pour into the communal bowl. We will give thanks for water and … read more.

Upcoming Events

  • 08/03/2025, 8:30 am - 10:00 am – Forum
  • 08/10/2025, 8:30 am - 10:00 am – Forum

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