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The Table of Bounty & Generosity

Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leaders; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate.  UUCD thanksgiving festival, fashioned after Flower Communion: Bring something to create a bountiful cornucopia. Our altar has had bunches of fresh herbs, squash, melons, root vegetables, homemade bread, and so much more.  We’ll celebrate abundance and community with the message that everyone’s … Continue reading The Table of Bounty & Generosity

Evensong

Rev. Beth Banks & Patty Schade.  Transition from day to evening and weekend to week. Invite friends to slow down and witness beauty. Small Group Ministry groups can use the service as a special evening together. Participate or let the music flow around you. Candlelight, repetitive singing, readings, and ritual. Who attends?  Students, parents of … Continue reading Evensong

Day of Remembrance

Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Cliff Ohmart, Worship Associate; Mariachi Puente, led by Hiram and Ximena Jackson.  Please bring photos, mementos that recognize the unique character––including interests, little quirks, and gifts––to honor those we love who have died. Children and youth remain 30 minutes to experience the altar. Personal reflections will be in the place … Continue reading Day of Remembrance

Belonging to the Sacred Community

Rabbi Seth Castleman, Worship Leader; Steve Burns & Emily Burstein, Worship Associates.  From your church, to your family, to the family of all humanity, we belong to many sacred communities. Rabbi Castleman speaks about the power of community on the spiritual journey. Rabbi Castleman is ordained both as a Jewish rabbi and as a Buddhist … Continue reading Belonging to the Sacred Community

When the Earth Calls

Rev. Lindi Ramsden, Worship Leader; Grainne Grant, Worship Associate Youth, scientists and marginalized communities across the globe are calling us to wake up, double down, and move faster in response to the climate crisis.  “Climate change is a timed test,” (McKibben) and the 2020s will be our exam.  This is not a test of individual … Continue reading When the Earth Calls

Land of Columbus

Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leaders, Jaki Leiva Conklin, Worship Associate.  Columbus Day continues as a Federal holiday, though Columbus never set foot on this continent.  We mark the day by learning about the People of Color who knew this place as home and are often only given a nod of recognition in mainstream history books.  … Continue reading Land of Columbus

Evensong

This brief worship prepares us for the transition from day to evening, weekend into week. Invite friends to slow down and witness beauty. Small Group Ministry groups can use this as a special evening together. Participate or let the music flow around you. Candlelight, repetitive singing, readings, and ritual. Who attends?  Students, parents of teens, … Continue reading Evensong