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Beyond the Spiritual Bypass: Liberating Love The eminent psychotherapist John Welwood coined the phrase “spiritual bypassing” to describe a common behavior he witnessed in Buddhist communities, a kind of “premature transcendence: trying to rise above the raw and messy side of our humanness before we have fully faced and made peace with it.” We’ll unpack … Continue reading Worship Sunday, January 21, 2024
Living In Tune With Nature Perhaps the greatest story ever told is one that continues to unfold with each rising and setting sun. It is the story of our blessed earth and all her inhabitants. As UUs, we hold a value of interconnection, honoring the awe-inspiring way that all of life is connected and all … Continue reading Worship Sunday January 14, 2025
MLK Day: Bayard Rustin’s Legacy This morning we turn to the life story of Bayard Rustin on MLK Day. Rustin was a righteous crusader for Racial Justice, Peace, and Gay Rights throughout his life – and a part of the inner circle of leaders who, along with King, kept the Civil Rights Movement strong. His … Continue reading Worship Sunday, January 14
Beyond the Surface Have you ever seen one of those graphics – the one showing how much of what we “see” is instead below the surface, unrecognizable as such from our vantage point? Today we consider, both internally and communally, what there is to be found – right below the surface. And perhaps deeper down … Continue reading Worship Sunday, January 7, 2024 Campus closed due to winter weather warning – Virtual Only
“A Year to Live” While none of us know how much time we have left – and none of us are promised even one more day – it is a beneficial exercise to wonder what we might do, or stop doing, if we knew that we had exactly one year left. I’m indebted to … Continue reading Worship Sunday, December 31, 2023 10:00 AM
Christmas Eve is a special day of Connection, Contemplation, and Celebration at Westminster Unitarian Church. We’ll be hosting three two special worship services this year. All are invited to attend these services. Note – the 10am service has been canceled. Please join us at 6pm and/or 8pm. Masks are required. Thank you. 6:00pm – The … Continue reading Christmas Eve Worship Services
“Centering in Solstice” As the Winter Solstice arrives, Westminster Church embraces the lessons and reminders of the Season for our whole selves: Body, Mind, and Spirit. We’ll share an intergenerational ritual of music, gifts, and candle lighting this morning. Sunday worship services are simulcast on the large LCD screen in Smith Hall on Sunday morning. … Continue reading Worship, Sunday December 17, 2023
Sunday, December 10, 10:00 AM “Hanukkah for All of UUs” The story we tell of Hanukkah is a familiar one, of a miracle of light lasting for 8 nights. But there’s more to this celebration. Join us to learn and celebrate in ways that invite us all in. We are now live-streaming our Sunday worship … Continue reading Worship, Sunday December 10, 2023 10:00 AM
Sunday, December 3, 10:00 AM “The Living Tradition” Led by Rev. Mr. Barb Greve Rev. Mr. Barb reflects on 51 years of practicing Unitarian Universalism. Oh how we have (and have not) changed. Imagine with Barb as he shares his dreams for our next 51 years. Bio: Rev, Mr. Barb Greve earned his Masters of … Continue reading Worship Sunday, December 3, 2023 10:00 AM
“Miracles and Multitudes” A profound lesson about generosity, commitment, and spiritual longing can be found in the gospel story of the loaves and fishes – especially if we consider it from a humanistic perspective. This morning we’ll explore how to embody the call to presence and care – and how “miracles” can happen even today. … Continue reading Worship Sunday, November 26, 2023
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