Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love writes about, “the physics of the quest.” The equation that leads to the truth includes elements of curiosity, bravery, and a willingness to see everything that happens to us as a worthy teacher. We will recognize Memorial Day through … Continue reading Truth Seeking for the Curious
Alex Haider-Winnett, Worship Leader; Coming of Age Youth, Worship Leaders; Lily Roberts & Meghan Kelly, Worship Associates Our middle school students have spent the past few months learning about UU history, theology, identity, and practice. They share things they’ve learned about themselves, Unitarian Universalism and the world.
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Lily Roberts, Worship Associate. Mother’s Day came out of a proclamation, by women, against war. Families lost fathers, sons, husbands. The women raged against political leaders, who declared war and sent others into battle. This is a service of hope: what the love of family can do and what we … Continue reading Those Who Save Lives
6:45pm Gathering; 7-7:45pm, Evensong; Curiosity; Rev. Beth Banks & Alison Skinner. This brief worship experience prepares us for the transition from day to evening, from weekend into 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 … Continue reading Evensong: Curiosity
Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate. This beloved ritual comes from our European Unitarian heritage. In a time when fascism and division was the rule of law, this simple act of exchanging flowers was a sign of resistance and a way to value diversity. In considering this ritual, how do we … Continue reading Flower Communion
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leaer; Grainne Grant, Worship Associate. How we perceive and judge our own bodies and the bodies of others is spiritual and an issue of justice. Glenn Marla, a theater artist who blogs about body liberation, says, “There is no wrong way to have a body.” Before Sunday, you can watch episodes … Continue reading Our Bodies, Our Spirit: The Wholeness of Humanity
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister; Anne Hillman, Worship Associate. Multigenerational worship service. Our message is informed by the 2019 UUA book, Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and Environment, edited by Manish Mishra-Marzetti and Jennifer Nordstrom. https://www.uua.org/books/read/justice-on-earth
Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader & Campus Students.
April 7, Evensong 6:45pm Gathering; 7-7:45pm Evensong; Rev. Beth Banks & Alison Skinner. This brief worship experience prepares us for the transition from day to evening, from weekend into week. Invite friends to slow down and witnessing beauty. Small Group Ministry groups can use the service as a special evening together. Participate or let the … Continue reading Evensong
Rev. Beth Banks; Jaki Levia Conklin, Worship Associate. In April, we celebrate Earth Day. We begin by honoring the connections that make us whole. This service focuses on a multiplicity of connections: from Sparks Choir’s connection with northern CA UU choirs to the extensive collaboration that created this service. Jaki Levia Conklin interprets Joy Harjo’s … Continue reading Remember the Connection
