Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Juuliebells perform. Celebrate the many forms of family: families with children and those who have no children; families with adopted and foster children; those who create family by choosing among friends; same-sex couples . . . the list is almost endless. We ask, How is your family sacred?
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Sarah Larkin, Worship Associate. Awe is edgier than wonder or amazement; awe balances on the knife’s edge of surprise and fear. In Hebrew and Christian Scripture, awe happens when the normal world is shaken from its foundation. It’s when a pathway in the sea opens to people fleeing their enemies; … Continue reading The Awe-Filled Life
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Sarah Larkin, Worship Associate; Guest speaker/musician, René Jenkins René fills our sanctuary with the vibrations of ancient instruments.
Rev. Beth Banks & Rev. Morgan McLean, Worship Leaders; Emily Burstein, Worship Associate. UUCD thanksgiving festival, fashioned after Flower Communion: Bring something to create a bountiful cornucopia. Our altar has had bunches of fresh herbs, squash, melons, root vegetables, homemade bread, and so much more. We’ll celebrate abundance and community with the message that everyone’s … Continue reading The Table of Bounty & Generosity
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Sarah Larkin, Worship Associate. Attention can help us transform failure into a new beginning or frustration into healing laughter. Be ready to engage for justice or love. There may be surprises for you.
Rev. Beth Banks & Patty Schade. Transition from day to evening and weekend to 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 around you. Candlelight, repetitive singing, readings, and ritual. Who attends? Students, parents of … Continue reading Evensong
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Cliff Ohmart, Worship Associate; Mariachi Puente, led by Hiram and Ximena Jackson. Please bring photos, mementos that recognize the unique character––including interests, little quirks, and gifts––to honor those we love who have died. Children and youth remain 30 minutes to experience the altar. Personal reflections will be in the place … Continue reading Day of Remembrance
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leaders, Jaki Leiva Conklin, Worship Associate. Columbus Day continues as a Federal holiday, though Columbus never set foot on this continent. We mark the day by learning about the People of Color who knew this place as home and are often only given a nod of recognition in mainstream history books. … Continue reading Land of Columbus
This brief worship prepares us for the transition from day to evening, weekend into week. Invite friends to slow down and witness beauty. Small Group Ministry groups can use this as a special evening together. Participate or let the music flow around you. Candlelight, repetitive singing, readings, and ritual. Who attends? Students, parents of teens, … Continue reading Evensong
Rev. Beth Banks, Worship Leader; Steve Burns, Worship Associate Jewish Days of Awe: Three congregation members share when they had a sense of belonging to a group or something larger than humanity.
