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Worship December 18, 2022 Centering in Solstice: An Intergenerational Worship Service Led by Rev. Eric Cherry As the winter solstice approaches let’s embrace an invitation to pause in the midst of the hectic rush and give the gift of rest, joy, and peace to ourselves and our congregation. This morning’s service will be participatory and … Continue reading Worship Sunday December 18, 2022 video
The Human Side of Miracle Making This season’s full of paths that lead to joy beyond our usual knowing. As we consider one such miracle, Hannukah, we open ourselves, too, to the human side of miracle-making. To view the video of the service click HERE. Download QR 🡻
“Expanding the Mystery” We explore the beauty of the not-knowing, the in-between spaces, and the questions to which we will never have answers. And, it’s with great joy that we recognize and welcome New Members to our Church. New Member Ceremony To view the video of the service click HERE. Download QR 🡻
“How We Return Thanks” At this time of year, I often remember an interview with the singer/songwriter and World Hunger year champion, Harry Chapin, in the early 1980s. He imagined a conversation that a public school teacher could have with her class, congratulating the class on the tremendous outpouring of food for the needy that … Continue reading Worship Sunday Nov. 27, 2022 Service Video
“Gratitude for All that Thanksgiving Is — and Isn’t” Join us for a multi-generational gratitude fest, where we learn from and with each other, ask good questions (as UUs do so well), and return to our Cornbread Communion. To view the service video click HERE. Download QR 🡻
“When Change Challenge UUs: Honoring Ideas in Conflict” Join us to explore the intersections between Veterans Day and the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and the challenges that help UUs grow. To view the service either click on the image or click HERE. Download QR 🡻
“Courageous Rebirth” We do teach ourselves to come back to life, don’t we? We remind ourselves, and our neighbors, that both joy and meaning can return from seeming oblivion – that we can return to living with hope. A few years ago George Saunders published a special book titled Lincoln in the Bardo that explored … Continue reading Worship, Sunday November 6, 2022 Video
Guided by Ancestors Hallowed tradition teaches that at this corner of the year the veil between the living and the departed thins. We invite individuals and families to bring a precious symbol of someone they hold in their heart to the service this morning – photos and a variety of items are welcome. We’ll embrace … Continue reading Worship Sunday October 30, 2022 Video
Rollercoasters, Merry-Go-Rounds, and Bumper Cars Amusement parks were a frequent destination during my growing up years. Not surprisingly, I find that they are replete with metaphors for how we approach life, face risk, protect against danger, and recover from injuries. So, this morning, our faith journey makes a Mid-Autumn stop at Six Flags. Download QR … Continue reading Worship Sunday, October 23, 2022 Service Video
“Walking on Air: Resilience and Joy” Long-haul people of commitment and faith know that resilience depends upon experiencing Joy. Joy isn’t merely a privilege or an escape. It doesn’t deny pain, injustice, or shame. Instead, it’s a strategy as sacred as breathing. Download QR 🡻
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