Gathering for Sunday services in person and online, 10:15 am.
The words of our benediction continue to guide us in how to fight fascism. To hold fast to what is good when there are so many forces that threaten to erode it, we have to first know: what is good? What, in ourselves and … read more.
In the service two weeks ago, we heard about a method of conversation that helps people to change their minds. The down side probably occurred to you: “Can’t anyone use this to make anyone change their minds to any idea–including really bad ones?” Well, … read more.
Thanksgiving is a purely an American holiday, celebrating the union of two very different peoples – the Natives and the Pilgrims, and their survival of a brutal winter. We will delve into the history of what actually happened that fateful week, and how we can … read more.
So we say to each other at the end of every service. (This is the first in a series of sermons based on our benediction.) The words are both a blessing–may you experience peace–and an exhortation–may you bring peace into the world. In a country … read more.
Where to next? We have endured so much uncertainty. Uncertainty itself is so painful that often, we cope better with bad news than with waiting for what might be bad news. Looking at history, though, we can take hope from just how uncertain and unpredictable … read more.
Today is our annual Remembrance Service, when we particularly call to mind all that we have loved and lost: people, animals, friendships, hopes, abilities. Whether the losses occurred long ago or recently, loom large or are comparatively small, we honor them, because that is how … read more.
In recent years two letters and a plus sign have been added to LGBTQ making the complete designation LGBTQIA+. Our speaker learned earlier this year that one of those letters probably applies to him. In a talk that ties in with Amy’s series on men’s … read more.
Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love.
Generosity. We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.
–Article II (Purposes and Covenant) of the Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws
Generosity is … read more.
It’s our first animal blessing since 2020! In the spirit of St. Francis, patron saint of non-human animals, whose day is this Friday, we give thanks to all the animals who bring their incredible variety, beauty, weirdness and wildness to our world. Please bring any … read more.