Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader; Emily Burnstein, Worship Associate In 1493, after Christopher Columbus returned to Europe, the Vatican issued a decree promoting the colonization of non-Christian territories, The Doctrine of Discovery. It created nearly 600 years of international law, theology, and exploitation. Learn how indigenous people and UUs are resisting this doctrine and … Continue reading Blurring the Boundaries
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader, Alison Skinner, Barbara Meixner, Linda Birse, Andrei Baumann. The staff musicians present a morning of music. We honor the power of music in our lives and share how it touches others. We celebrate the talents of the many volunteer singers and ringers who create the vibrant musical community at UUCD. … Continue reading Celebrating Music
Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader; Grainne Grant, Worship Associate. Mr. Rogers was a great man whose faith shaped his work. His message of love and kindness is still greatly needed. Quilt Blessing.
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Steve Burns, Worship Associate. Whether the relationships you celebrate on Valentine’s Day are friendships, romantic, or family, trust is at the foundation of love. Research has shown that it is also important for neighborhoods, community organizing, and nations. It’s created slowly, but can crumble in one moment of thoughtlessness. This … Continue reading The Song of Trust
Rev. Beth Banks, Rev. Morgan McLean, Alex Haider-Winnett, Aimee Crawford, Matt Seelke. We search for the answers to riddles. The clues are found in these questions: What moves in a circle and changes form as it travels? What must be consumed to continue to exist? We’ll reveal the answers in the service and experience them. … Continue reading Stewardship Sunday: When it passes out of sight, that’s when its power begins
Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leader; Anne Hillman, Worship Associate. Scientists can now prove that “laughter is the best medicine.” Together we’ll find possibility in smiles, belly laughs, and blood vessels.
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Jaki Leiva Conklin, Worship Associate; Covenant with Visiting Stewards. In his final speech, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke about the hard times ahead. He also assured the audience that he had been to the mountaintop, and had seen the promised land of the future. He spoke of … Continue reading The Promised Land
Meghan Kelly and Catlyn Legault, Worship Leaders; Young Adults. When congregations commit themselves to families in a Child Naming and Parent Dedication ceremony, we make promises as a congregation and individuals. As the children of our congregations become youth and young adults, how do we continue to live these promises? Do we remember the promises … Continue reading Dedicated Communities
Alex Haider-Winnett, Worship Leader; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate. A year is full of big events, milestones, and anniversaries. It’s also composed of little, everyday tasks.
Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leader; Steve Burns, Worship Associate. As we prepare for The New Year we ask, What do we want to leave behind? What do we want to carry forward?
