Online Worship Link The UUCD Revs. Welcome Guests Rev. Melissa Mummert and Alyx Ashby Maya Angelou once said, “When you know better, you do better.” Each of us can do better in our efforts to create more welcoming UU congregations and a more welcoming world for transgender individuals and families. Rev. Melissa Mummert and Alyx … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: When you know better, you do better
Online Worship Link Sarah Larkin, Worship Associate From those who are religious contemplatives, to long-time activists working to shape justice, we hear the message to “be like water”. UU musician and song writer, Peter Mayer, wrote a song about living with the ambiguity of on-going change in life. “The river kept on coming, and I … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: Tips for Survival: Be Like Water
Online Worship Link Rev. Sara Tillema; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate The art of wonder comes to us easily in childhood but is often under-cultivated as we transition to adulthood. But what if the act of wonder is the very foundation for our life together? Let us explore the practice of sacred curiosity, considering how wonder … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: Wonder is Where Love Begins
8-8:30pm, UUCD Patio Lu Higgs & Jim Nakayama This evening’s music includes Jim Nakayama on percussion. Jim establishes connection through collaboration. You can listen or join with us. Please RSVP on Realm, and a personal communication will be sent to you a few days prior to our service. Masks are optional for those who are … Continue reading IN-PERSON WORSHIP: EvenSong
Online Worship Link Mollie Napier, Worship Associate This is everyone’s story. Not all mistakes and failures are equal, and every mistake is an opportunity to wake up our curiosity. There’s Universalist theology that helps us live with our own mistakes and imperfections as well as those of the people who companion us.
Online Worship Link Susan Steinbach, Worship Associate Gretchen Muller, Carlena Wike, and Dan Braunstein will each share a piece of learning, insight, and gratitude. Being in community means sharing our lives with many people throughout the years.
Online Worship Link Robin Datel; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate We UUs recognize six sources of our living tradition. How are we drawing on these to inform and inspire our feelings and actions with regard to the climate crisis? Has the climate crisis strengthened some of these faith-shaping sources and weakened others in your own spiritual life? … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: How Our Six Sources are Performing in the Climate Crisis
Online Worship Link Rev. Annie Gonzales Milliken; Meghan Kelly, Worship Associate When we look at the violent and unjust systems in our world, change can seem impossible. If we focus on paying attention to practices in our own lives and contributing to small scale creative solutions, we can find hope and expand our impact. Drawing … Continue reading ONLINE WORSHIP: What You Pay Attention To Grows: Creative Revolution
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
