Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Juuliebells perform. Celebrate the many forms of family: families with children and those who have no children; families with adopted and foster children; those who create family by choosing among friends; same-sex couples . . . the list is almost endless. We ask, How is your family sacred?
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Sarah Larkin, Worship Associate. Awe is edgier than wonder or amazement; awe balances on the knife’s edge of surprise and fear. In Hebrew and Christian Scripture, awe happens when the normal world is shaken from its foundation. It’s when a pathway in the sea opens to people fleeing their enemies; … Continue reading The Awe-Filled Life
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Sarah Larkin, Worship Associate; Guest speaker/musician, René Jenkins René fills our sanctuary with the vibrations of ancient instruments.
Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leaders; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate. UUCD thanksgiving festival, fashioned after Flower Communion: Bring something to create a bountiful cornucopia. Our altar has had bunches of fresh herbs, squash, melons, root vegetables, homemade bread, and so much more. We’ll celebrate abundance and community with the message that everyone’s … Continue reading The Table of Bounty & Generosity
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Sarah Larkin, Worship Associate. Attention can help us transform failure into a new beginning or frustration into healing laughter. Be ready to engage for justice or love. There may be surprises for you.
Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leader; Meghan Kelly, Worship Associate. Many UUs draw inspiration from practices found in Buddhism. We’ll explore the teachings and practices of this major religion and how we might use pieces of this tradition in our daily lives.
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Cliff Ohmart, Worship Associate; Mariachi Puente, led by Hiram and Ximena Jackson. Please bring photos, mementos that recognize the unique character––including interests, little quirks, and gifts––to honor those we love who have died. Children and youth remain 30 minutes to experience the altar. Personal reflections will be in the place … Continue reading Day of Remembrance
Rabbi Seth Castleman, Worship Leader; Steve Burns & Emily Burstein, Worship Associates. From your church, to your family, to the family of all humanity, we belong to many sacred communities. Rabbi Castleman speaks about the power of community on the spiritual journey. Rabbi Castleman is ordained both as a Jewish rabbi and as a Buddhist … Continue reading Belonging to the Sacred Community
Rev. Lindi Ramsden, Worship Leader; Grainne Grant, Worship Associate Youth, scientists and marginalized communities across the globe are calling us to wake up, double down, and move faster in response to the climate crisis. “Climate change is a timed test,” (McKibben) and the 2020s will be our exam. This is not a test of individual … Continue reading When the Earth Calls
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leaders, Jaki Leiva Conklin, Worship Associate. Columbus Day continues as a Federal holiday, though Columbus never set foot on this continent. We mark the day by learning about the People of Color who knew this place as home and are often only given a nod of recognition in mainstream history books. … Continue reading Land of Columbus
