Archives: Services

Online Worship: The Wisdom to Shape Life

Rev. Beth Banks; Meghan Kelly, Worship Associate; Alison Skinner, Music Director; LuAnn Higgs; Accompanist. Pre-recorded and offered on-line at 10:30am Sunday, March 22 View on UUCD’s YouTube Channel. Who are the wisest people you know and admire? Consider why they are your models for wisdom. The service begins with the experience of a craftsperson who … Continue reading Online Worship: The Wisdom to Shape Life

The Wisdom of “I do not know”

Cliff Ohmart, Worship Associate; Deepening Connections: Alex Haider-Winnett & UCD Campus Students.  UUs draw wisdom from six sources; #3, Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life. This service is one of our “outside the box” formats, with four perspectives. Bill Fell, Buddhist; Anne Kjemtrup Muslim; Rev. Beth Banks … Continue reading The Wisdom of “I do not know”

Evensong: Wisdom

Rev. Beth Banks & Patty Schade.  Focus: the wisdom we find in others and what we discover within ourselves.  Transition from day to evening, weekend to week. Invite friends to slow down and witness beauty. Small Group Ministries can attend together. Participate or let the music flow around you. Candlelight, repetitive singing, readings, ritual.

Celebrating Music in Our Lives

Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader: Alison Skinner, Music Director; Barbara Meixner & Linda Birse, Juuliebells Co-Directors; LuAnn Higgs, Accompanist; Andrei Baumann, Guest Pianist; The UUCD World Cafés (intentional conversational gatherings) showed that music is one way we feel a sense of connection.  Relationships strengthen among people in our choirs and when we join in song. … Continue reading Celebrating Music in Our Lives

Unitarian Namesakes

Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leader; Steve Burns, Worship Associate Three Davis Junior High Schools are named for Unitarians: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Oliver Wendell Holmes. We’ll look at their lives and their times and see the resilience of their character and faith.

Deepening Our Connections: Love is Love is Love is Love

Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Members of the Stewardship Team and Board; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate. Valentine’s Day with a twist: our connections will become visible as we live the Stewardship message: Deepening Our Connections, Strengthening our Community. Our multi-generational choir debuts with heart-thrumming music selected by Music Director, Alison Skinner (also Davis … Continue reading Deepening Our Connections: Love is Love is Love is Love

Living Like the River Flows, Including Rapids & Boulders

Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Meghan Kelly, Worship Associate Message of hope, well-being and integrity are needed in “an age of overwhelm.” We will draw from two theories about balance and living during rocky political times. Both recommend ways to feel good on the journey. Commissioning our 2020 Visiting Stewards. They’ll be introduced to the congregation, and we’ll covenant to support … Continue reading Living Like the River Flows, Including Rapids & Boulders

When the Moon Creates Our Beginning

Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leaders; Alex Lee-Jobe & Xia Li, Worship Associates Members and friends of UUCD whose cultural heritage bridges Asian and American identities will share how their heritage informs their identity. Each culture’s customs and perspectives are unique. The sanctuary will be decorated to honor the participants’ Lunar New … Continue reading When the Moon Creates Our Beginning