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Worship, Sunday November 1, 2020 – 10:00 AM The Healing Power of “Extra ordinary” Hope

The Healing Power of Extraordinary Hope By Rev. Ellen Quaadgras Westminster Unitarian Church November 11, 2020 To view video click on arrow.         Sermon: I was at a minister’s retreat recently where a colleague talked about something called liminal space. It’s a word ministers like to use about in between times. “Times … Continue reading Worship, Sunday November 1, 2020 – 10:00 AM The Healing Power of “Extra ordinary” Hope

Worship Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:00 AM “Not Hearing.” 

All too often, our relationships falter because we’re not really “hearing” one another (in some deep sense).  Deep listening is a technique – or, better, a way of life – that helps us hear by learning to listen fully with our hearts, listen without judging or jumping to conclusions or marshalling counter-arguments.  We could really … Continue reading Worship Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:00 AM “Not Hearing.” 

Worship Sunday, October 18, 2020 10:00 AM – Listening as “Holy Ground” in a time of Black Lives Matter

Listening as “Holy Ground” in a time of Black Lives Matter By Rev. Ellen Quaadgras Westminster Unitarian Church October 18, 2020 Story: “Take Off Your Shoes” One of the greatest adventures stories of all time is a dramatic biblical escape story set over 3000 years ago. It’s called the Exodus and it ends with with … Continue reading Worship Sunday, October 18, 2020 10:00 AM – Listening as “Holy Ground” in a time of Black Lives Matter

Worship Sunday, October 11, 2020 10:00 AM – Listening to the Past – A Sermon on Indigenous People’s Day

Reading by Chief Dan George, Tsleil-Waututh The beauty of the trees, the softness of the air, the fragrance of the grass, speaks to me. The summit of the mountain, the thunder of the sky, the rhythm of the sea, speaks to me. The strength of the fire, the taste of salmon, the trail of the … Continue reading Worship Sunday, October 11, 2020 10:00 AM – Listening to the Past – A Sermon on Indigenous People’s Day

Worship Sunday, October 4, 2020 10:00 AM

October’s Theme: Deep Listening Vote Love, Defeat Hate: Answering the Call of Faith In this midst of a global pandemic, rising authoritarianism, and uprising, lives hang in the balance and the future of democracy is on the line. In response, Unitarian Universalists are answering the call of our faith, building powerful partnerships to mobilize our communities … Continue reading Worship Sunday, October 4, 2020 10:00 AM

Worship Sunday September 27, 2020 The Power of Listening

Click image to view service video. First Reading: By Erika Hewitt This piece written by Rev Erika Hewitt and is from her book: “The Shared Pulpit” It’s a reader’s theater piece – imagining the thoughts of different people in a group invited to share deeply. I don’t have anything to say. Well, I do—but what … Continue reading Worship Sunday September 27, 2020 The Power of Listening

Worship Sunday September 20, 2020 10:00 AM – Newcomers Welcome at 11:15 AM

Please Forgive Me – A Sermon on Renewal By Rev. Ellen Quaadgras Opening Words Good morning everyone, my name is Ellen Quaadgras, I am the minister here and I also want to welcome you to Westminster. Where our theme this month is renewal. It’s been another difficult week in the world. There’s a lot that’s … Continue reading Worship Sunday September 20, 2020 10:00 AM – Newcomers Welcome at 11:15 AM

Worship Sunday September 13, 2020 10:00 AM – Water Communion Service – for All Ages

This Sunday we officially kicked off the 2020-2021 congregational year with our traditional Water Communion – a chance to formally acknowledge, even bless, this new year. This year is particularly poignant as we anticipate fresh challenges for families, teachers, students, and all whose lives are impacted by the pandemic. And it is particularly poignant as … Continue reading Worship Sunday September 13, 2020 10:00 AM – Water Communion Service – for All Ages