A Dose of Humor
Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leader; Anne Hillman, Worship Associate. Scientists can now prove that “laughter is the best medicine.” Together we’ll find possibility in smiles, belly laughs, and blood vessels.
Archives: Services
The Promised Land
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Jaki Leiva Conklin, Worship Associate; Covenant with Visiting Stewards. In his final speech, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke about the hard times ahead. He also assured the audience that he had been to the mountaintop, and had seen the promised land of the future. He spoke of … Continue reading The Promised Land
EvenSong, Possibility
Rev. Beth 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.
Dedicated Communities
Meghan Kelly and Catlyn Legault, Worship Leaders; Young Adults. When congregations commit themselves to families in a Child Naming and Parent Dedication ceremony, we make promises as a congregation and individuals. As the children of our congregations become youth and young adults, how do we continue to live these promises? Do we remember the promises … Continue reading Dedicated Communities
The Little Things
Alex Haider-Winnett, Worship Leader; Autumn Labbé-Renault, Worship Associate. A year is full of big events, milestones, and anniversaries. It’s also composed of little, everyday tasks.
Return Again
Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leader; Steve Burns, Worship Associate. As we prepare for The New Year we ask, What do we want to leave behind? What do we want to carry forward?
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4pm; Multigenerational; Rev. Morgan McLean; Celebrate the season through story and song! All ages are welcome to participate in our “no rehearsal” pageant. 7 & 9pm; Traditional; Rev. Beth Banks, Rev. Morgan McLean, Alex Haider-Winnett, Intern & Campus Minister. A night of peace and goodwill with carols, readings, homilies, … Continue reading Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
The Wholly (Holy) Wonder-fully Human Family
Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leaders; Steve Burns, Worship Associate. How is your family sacred? Singles who find a family of chosen friends; the family with a husband and wife; same-sex couples; families with biological, adopted, and foster children; families without children; the list of possibilities is almost endless. We’ll have a … Continue reading The Wholly (Holy) Wonder-fully Human Family
Solstice Celebration & Potluck Dinner
Grainne Grant & Rev. Morgan McLean. Join us to celebrate the turning of the earth and the return of the light at this year’s solstice service. Sing, share, and have a ritual candle-lighting as we look toward a new year to be reborn with the sun. All ages are welcome to this lively service! Bring … Continue reading Solstice Celebration & Potluck Dinner
Name Calling: Humility not Humiliation
Alex Haider-Winnett; Lily Roberts, Worship Associate; Juuliebells performs. In this time of darkness and stillness, it can be useful to find new ways to listen to our deepest longing, to hear those things that call us to be together. In this sermon, I look to different stories in scripture as well as my own life … Continue reading Name Calling: Humility not Humiliation