Alex Haider-Winnett, Summer Minister, Worship Leader; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate. On a small street in Greenwich Village, a night of violence and resistance led to a now fifty-year old fight for equity and justice. Consider how the Stonewall Inn and the Compton Cafeteria uprisings led to Pride month and the struggle for BGLTQ rights.
Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader; Grainne Grant, Worship Associate. Alex reflects on his time serving this community and considers the premise and promise of 21st Century Unitarian Universalism. Alex begins a new position as Summer Minister: coordinating Summer Worship and Adult Religious Exploration programs.
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Walt Fulde, Board Chair, 2018-19; Barbara Clutter, Board Chair 2019-20. Celebrate the many gifts we have shared this year. Every person in the sanctuary will receive a blessing. We honor the service of governance, the magic of singing and ringing, religious exploration, ushering, greeting, grounds beautifying, and being a part … Continue reading Together Our Gifts Can Bless the World
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate What advice would have given the 17 or 18 year old you? If you’re not yet that age, what would you say to the future you? We’ll hear advice from wise people at a number of ages. Bridging Sunday: We’ll recognize Grace Range as she bridges … Continue reading Priceless Advice
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
