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
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
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
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
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Steve Burns, Worship Associate Jewish Days of Awe: Three congregation members share when they had a sense of belonging to a group or something larger than humanity.
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate. The first meditation in the new prayer book for the Jewish High Holy Days says, “Just as the hand, held before the eye, can hide the tallest mountain, so the routine of everyday life, can keep us from seeing the vast radiance and the secret … Continue reading Rosh Hashanah: Opening to Wonder
Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leader; Jaki Levia Conklin, Worship Associate Unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others can lead to disappointment and unhappiness. How can we manage our expectations and find balanced, healthy ways to set personal goals and be in relationship?
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Cliff Ohmart, Worship Associate When we imagine an experience in the future, we know it won’t be perfect, but we rarely expect the difficulties we’ll encounter. In our UU theology, what helps us live in an imperfect world of unrealized ideals and imperfect people, including each of us?
Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leaders; Cliff Ohmart & Emily Burstein, Worship Associates Bring a small sample of water that represents your summer experiences and your energy to do what matters.
Rev. Beth Banks, Rev. Morgan McLean; Sparks Choir & Juuliebells. For this multigenerational worship, bring a small sample of water representing four possible summer experiences: Nature, Home, Family & Friends, Community Justice. We’ll recognize Rev. Morgan McLean’s new title, Minister for Congregational Life. A cake reception for Rev. Morgan follows the 11:15am service; the Board … Continue reading In-Gathering Service Water Communion
