Speaker: Mary Grebenkemper

Dismantling, Rebuilding, Repairing

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections
Dismantling, Rebuilding, Repairing
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Is the UUCPA group Dismantling White Supremacy, which first convened in late 2019, an education program, a justice project, a support-oriented small group, a spiritual growth group . . . ?

Yes!

Today, by speaking about what they’ve learned, what they’re doing, and the kinds … read more.

With the Ancestors

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
With the Ancestors
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A lovely expression some use for the sad moment of a loved one’s death is “They have joined the ancestors.” We have so many ancestors: everyone who shaped our lives, who helped make us what we are–especially in ways that we treasure. They may be … read more.

“Which Side Are You On?”

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections
"Which Side Are You On?"
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The lyrics of this song written by Florence Reece have lived on for 90 years, fueling movements for labor justice and beyond. How do we, as Unitarian Universalists who believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, answer this question in today’s fractured … read more.

Sacred Drag

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections
Sacred Drag
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Today’s sermon encourages reflection upon the history and sacred aspects of drag.  Sister Plush has been a fully professed member of the San Francisco Order of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for seven years.  Her ministry focuses on Queer and Trans young adults, encouraging them … read more.

Reflections of a Ladies Man

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections
Reflections of a Ladies Man
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Who gets written out of history, and whose stories have been lost to us until they are retold? Rev. Barnaby Feder tells us about two, Rev. Phebe Hanaford and Rev. Elizabeth Padgham, and we’ll even hear directly from them!

Barnaby comes to us today from … read more.

But What If We Disagree? (Intergenerational Posadas Service)

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
But What If We Disagree? (Intergenerational Posadas Service)
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A conflict avoider’s guide to one of the most challenging aspects of community. It turns out that dealing with conflict bravely is less scary than avoiding it. The Posadas, a story of this season, will help us. Music: Gwen Halterman, harp
This is an intergenerational service.
Today’s entire offering collection will be donated to Ada’s Cafe.

An Attitude of Ultimate Optimism

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
An Attitude of Ultimate Optimism
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James Luther Adams asserted that while immediate optimism was unrealistic, “the resources (divine and human) that are available for the achievement of meaningful change justify an attitude of ultimate optimism.” We’ll take a close look at that claim in this final service on Adams’s tenets of religious liberalism. World AIDS Day is, strangely enough, an apt day for such an exploration. Music: Veronika Agranov Dafoe, piano

Grief and Gravity

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
Grief and Gravity
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When loss befalls us, we may wish to float above brutal reality. Our loving community helps us to endure coming back to earth. Today is our annual remembrance service–please bring photos and other mementos for our altar. Special Music: Veronika Agranov Dafoe, piano