Speaker: Rev. Beth Banks

Online Worship: Common Courage

Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, UUSC President and CEO; Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader. For 80 years, UUSC has been advancing UU values by working with justice makers the world over, from defying the Nazis to the current work of migrant and climate justice, Rev. Morn will share stories of the common courage that is transforming the world; one brave, … Continue reading Online Worship: Common Courage

Online Worship: The Wisdom to Shape Life

Rev. Beth Banks; Meghan Kelly, Worship Associate; Alison Skinner, Music Director; LuAnn Higgs; Accompanist. Pre-recorded and offered on-line at 10:30am Sunday, March 22 View on UUCD’s YouTube Channel. Who are the wisest people you know and admire? Consider why they are your models for wisdom. The service begins with the experience of a craftsperson who … Continue reading Online Worship: The Wisdom to Shape Life

The Wisdom of “I do not know”

Cliff Ohmart, Worship Associate; Deepening Connections: Alex Haider-Winnett & UCD Campus Students.  UUs draw wisdom from six sources; #3, Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life. This service is one of our “outside the box” formats, with four perspectives. Bill Fell, Buddhist; Anne Kjemtrup Muslim; Rev. Beth Banks … Continue reading The Wisdom of “I do not know”

Evensong: Wisdom

Rev. Beth Banks & Patty Schade.  Focus: the wisdom we find in others and what we discover within ourselves.  Transition from day to evening, weekend to week. Invite friends to slow down and witness beauty. Small Group Ministries can attend together. Participate or let the music flow around you. Candlelight, repetitive singing, readings, ritual.

Deepening Our Connections: Love is Love is Love is Love

Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Members of the Stewardship Team and Board; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate. Valentine’s Day with a twist: our connections will become visible as we live the Stewardship message: Deepening Our Connections, Strengthening our Community. Our multi-generational choir debuts with heart-thrumming music selected by Music Director, Alison Skinner (also Davis … Continue reading Deepening Our Connections: Love is Love is Love is Love

Living Like the River Flows, Including Rapids & Boulders

Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Meghan Kelly, Worship Associate Message of hope, well-being and integrity are needed in “an age of overwhelm.” We will draw from two theories about balance and living during rocky political times. Both recommend ways to feel good on the journey. Commissioning our 2020 Visiting Stewards. They’ll be introduced to the congregation, and we’ll covenant to support … Continue reading Living Like the River Flows, Including Rapids & Boulders

When the Moon Creates Our Beginning

Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leaders; Alex Lee-Jobe & Xia Li, Worship Associates Members and friends of UUCD whose cultural heritage bridges Asian and American identities will share how their heritage informs their identity. Each culture’s customs and perspectives are unique. The sanctuary will be decorated to honor the participants’ Lunar New … Continue reading When the Moon Creates Our Beginning