Online Worship Link Susan Steinbach, Worship Associate 20th century UU theologian James Luther Adams named the Five Smooth Stones of liberal religion, which defined the shaping of our religious thought and personal exploration. Nancy Bowen later reframed these as “jagged rocks” in recognition that our faith, and our individual journeys, often have rough edges. Our … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: Smooth Stones and Jagged Rocks
July 5 (Monday Holiday), 8:30-10am Rev. Beth Banks, Sharon Hale & Dawn Student Meet in Hedges Grove for a socially distanced breakfast picnic. Bring your own picnic basket with your breakfast, drink, plates, bowls, and cutlery. We’ll add a side of simple pancakes, hot off the griddle with butter (mmmmm) and syrup. Covid-safe procedures for serving … Continue reading IN-PERSON EVENT: Breakfast Picnic & Pancakes in Hedges Grove
Online Worship Link Cliff Ohmart, Mollie Napier, Worship Associates In 1852, Frederick Douglass was asked to speak to the Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester, New York. Douglass knew their biases and sought to change their minds and hearts. He started, “With little experience and with less learning, I have been able to throw my thoughts … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: Honoring Independence (Day)
Join the Unitarian Universalist Association for the largest annual gathering of UUs convening virtually for worship. This powerful, communal worship experience will be streamed on the GA Online Events and the UUA’s YouTube Channel. The worship leaders of First Church of Minneapolis will be the speakers for this year’s GA Sunday Morning Service. First Universalist … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: UUA General Assembly Streaming Live
Online Worship Link Sarah Larkin, Worship Associate Father’s Day gives us time to honor those of all genders who have fathered us and to honor the fathering we have done. Here, among our chosen family of faith, we have the joy of celebrating the successes and the caring support in the failures we’ve all experienced. … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: Sharing Father’s Day
https://zoom.us/j/94896186521 This Druid festival celebrates the height of the life-giving power of the Sun, the time of greatest light, and the promise of the harvest to come.
First Seating 8-8:30pm; Second Seating 8:45-9:15pm (for those who prefer cooler temps closer to star-time) Limit 15 per seating; RSVP on Realm (registrants will receive an update prior to the service). When you sign-up, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Assistance with Realm: office@uudavis.org “Enveloped by a reminder of inward and outward spiritual connection through music, … Continue reading Outside: EvenSong: Play
Online Worship Link Rev. Beth Banks, Claudia Utts-Smith, Leonie Pickett We’ll celebrate the many ways the people of this congregation have shown resiliency and been transformed. The 2020-2021 Stewardship Theme continues to be the message of our year! Enjoy a photo collage of people and events with the music of the Juuliebells and Sparks Choir. … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: Blessing the World
Online Worship Link In the church community, we recognize the moments of change in our lives with rituals. In the Unitarian Universalist tradition one of these rituals is Coming of Age, when 9th graders affirm their “Credo” or “I believe” statement after a special time of learning and reflection. We will hear credo statements from … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: Rites of Passage
https://zoom.us/j/93837129732 Do you know UU history? When was the Unitarian Universalist Association founded? Who is Clara Harlowe Barton? What Christmas song, written by the son of a Unitarian minister, never mentions Christmas? Who was the first woman Universalist minister ordained in the U.S.? When was the Edict of Torda adopted in Transylvania? Who was the … Continue reading ONLINE: UU History Game Night
