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. 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; 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
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
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
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
