Beyond the Lightbulb Joke: Humor & Religion
Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Leader; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate
Podcast: Unitarian Universalist Church Of Davis
Pearls of Wisdom
Elli Norris, Leanne Friedman, John McKean, Worship Leaders; Steve Burns, Worship Associate Join some of our beloved elders as they share reflections on their lives and experiences. Reception following worship.
Beyond Strong Will
Kirk Ridgeway, Worship Leader; Anne Hillman, Worship Associate What are aspects of willpower necessary to live the life we aspire to in accordance with our UU principals and purposes?
Who Needs Poetry?
James Lee-Jobe, Worship Leader; Lily Roberts, Worship Associate Who Needs Poetry? What poetry can bring to our everyday life; a spiritual nourishment, a capturing of moments to remember, and expression of emotion?
Proud to Be
Alex Haider-Winnett, Summer Minister, Worship Leader; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate. On a small street in Greenwich Village, a night of violence and resistance led to a now fifty-year old fight for equity and justice. Consider how the Stonewall Inn and the Compton Cafeteria uprisings led to Pride month and the struggle for BGLTQ rights.
The Premise and Promise
Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader; Grainne Grant, Worship Associate. Alex reflects on his time serving this community and considers the premise and promise of 21st Century Unitarian Universalism. Alex begins a new position as Summer Minister: coordinating Summer Worship and Adult Religious Exploration programs.
Together Our Gifts Can Bless the World
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Walt Fulde, Board Chair, 2018-19; Barbara Clutter, Board Chair 2019-20. Celebrate the many gifts we have shared this year. Every person in the sanctuary will receive a blessing. We honor the service of governance, the magic of singing and ringing, religious exploration, ushering, greeting, grounds beautifying, and being a part … Continue reading Together Our Gifts Can Bless the World
Priceless Advice
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate What advice would have given the 17 or 18 year old you? If you’re not yet that age, what would you say to the future you? We’ll hear advice from wise people at a number of ages. Bridging Sunday: We’ll recognize Grace Range as she bridges … Continue reading Priceless Advice
Truth Seeking for the Curious
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love writes about, “the physics of the quest.” The equation that leads to the truth includes elements of curiosity, bravery, and a willingness to see everything that happens to us as a worthy teacher. We will recognize Memorial Day through … Continue reading Truth Seeking for the Curious
Coming of Age Service
Alex Haider-Winnett, Worship Leader; Coming of Age Youth, Worship Leaders; Lily Roberts & Meghan Kelly, Worship Associates Our middle school students have spent the past few months learning about UU history, theology, identity, and practice. They share things they’ve learned about themselves, Unitarian Universalism and the world.