Jesus and Bartimaeus
Alex Haider-Winnett, Worship Leader; Lily Roberts, Worship Associate Jesus welcomes the stranger and heals bigotry. What can contemporary UUs learn from this ancient story?
Archives: Services
Labyrinth
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Meghan Kelly, Worship Associate In the UUCD pine grove is a labyrinth, created for those who desire healing and a sense of peace. Images of labyrinths come to us from ancient Egypt and Greece and from prehistoric petroglyphs in California. There are many interpretations of what it means to follow … Continue reading Labyrinth
Diet of Torda––1568
Rev. Lehel Molna, Balázs Scholar; Rev. McLean; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate. The Edict of Torda proclamation in Transylvania was the first of its kind: the right of individuals to believe and worship according to their own understanding; for clergy to preach and teach the Gospel as they too, understood it. This is a cornerstone of … Continue reading Diet of Torda––1568
On the Journey to Excellence
Rev.Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Ann Hillman, Worship Associate When in your life have you gained competence or excellence? Whether it is playing piano, becoming an effective water polo goalie, gardening (Religious Exploration meets at FARM Davis this Sunday!), writing poetry, or navigating relationships across culture and race, where we put our time is where we … Continue reading On the Journey to Excellence
EvenSong, Journey
Rev. Banks & Alison Skinner. Evensong is a brief worship experience preparing us for the transition from day to evening, or the weekend to week. Invite friends, and use this to begin an evening together. Participate or let the music flow around you. Candlelight. Repetitive singing, readings, ritual.
Blurring the Boundaries
Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader; Emily Burnstein, Worship Associate In 1493, after Christopher Columbus returned to Europe, the Vatican issued a decree promoting the colonization of non-Christian territories, The Doctrine of Discovery. It created nearly 600 years of international law, theology, and exploitation. Learn how indigenous people and UUs are resisting this doctrine and … Continue reading Blurring the Boundaries
Celebrating Music
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader, Alison Skinner, Barbara Meixner, Linda Birse, Andrei Baumann. The staff musicians present a morning of music. We honor the power of music in our lives and share how it touches others. We celebrate the talents of the many volunteer singers and ringers who create the vibrant musical community at UUCD. … Continue reading Celebrating Music
It’s You I Like
Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern Minister, Worship Leader; Grainne Grant, Worship Associate. Mr. Rogers was a great man whose faith shaped his work. His message of love and kindness is still greatly needed. Quilt Blessing.
The Song of Trust
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Steve Burns, Worship Associate. Whether the relationships you celebrate on Valentine’s Day are friendships, romantic, or family, trust is at the foundation of love. Research has shown that it is also important for neighborhoods, community organizing, and nations. It’s created slowly, but can crumble in one moment of thoughtlessness. This … Continue reading The Song of Trust
Stewardship Sunday: When it passes out of sight, that’s when its power begins
Rev. Beth Banks, Rev. Morgan McLean, Alex Haider-Winnett, Aimee Crawford, Matt Seelke. We search for the answers to riddles. The clues are found in these questions: What moves in a circle and changes form as it travels? What must be consumed to continue to exist? We’ll reveal the answers in the service and experience them. … Continue reading Stewardship Sunday: When it passes out of sight, that’s when its power begins