Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Lily Roberts, Worship Associate. Mother’s Day came out of a proclamation, by women, against war. Families lost fathers, sons, husbands. The women raged against political leaders, who declared war and sent others into battle. This is a service of hope: what the love of family can do and what we … Continue reading Those Who Save Lives
Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate. This beloved ritual comes from our European Unitarian heritage. In a time when fascism and division was the rule of law, this simple act of exchanging flowers was a sign of resistance and a way to value diversity. In considering this ritual, how do we … Continue reading Flower Communion
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leaer; Grainne Grant, Worship Associate. How we perceive and judge our own bodies and the bodies of others is spiritual and an issue of justice. Glenn Marla, a theater artist who blogs about body liberation, says, “There is no wrong way to have a body.” Before Sunday, you can watch episodes … Continue reading Our Bodies, Our Spirit: The Wholeness of Humanity
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister; Anne Hillman, Worship Associate. Multigenerational worship service. Our message is informed by the 2019 UUA book, Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and Environment, edited by Manish Mishra-Marzetti and Jennifer Nordstrom. https://www.uua.org/books/read/justice-on-earth
Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader & Campus Students.
Rev. Beth Banks; Jaki Levia Conklin, Worship Associate. In April, we celebrate Earth Day. We begin by honoring the connections that make us whole. This service focuses on a multiplicity of connections: from Sparks Choir’s connection with northern CA UU choirs to the extensive collaboration that created this service. Jaki Levia Conklin interprets Joy Harjo’s … Continue reading Remember the Connection
Alex Haider-Winnett, Worship Leader; Lily Roberts, Worship Associate Jesus welcomes the stranger and heals bigotry. What can contemporary UUs learn from this ancient story?
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Meghan Kelly, Worship Associate In the UUCD pine grove is a labyrinth, created for those who desire healing and a sense of peace. Images of labyrinths come to us from ancient Egypt and Greece and from prehistoric petroglyphs in California. There are many interpretations of what it means to follow … Continue reading Labyrinth
Rev. Lehel Molna, Balázs Scholar; Rev. McLean; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate. The Edict of Torda proclamation in Transylvania was the first of its kind: the right of individuals to believe and worship according to their own understanding; for clergy to preach and teach the Gospel as they too, understood it. This is a cornerstone of … Continue reading Diet of Torda––1568
Rev.Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Ann Hillman, Worship Associate When in your life have you gained competence or excellence? Whether it is playing piano, becoming an effective water polo goalie, gardening (Religious Exploration meets at FARM Davis this Sunday!), writing poetry, or navigating relationships across culture and race, where we put our time is where we … Continue reading On the Journey to Excellence
