The late civil rights activist John Lewis called us to: “Not get lost in a sea of despair and to never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” Week after week, year after year, Unitarian Universalists gather to build the Beloved Community that centers people from the margins, … Continue reading Toward the Beloved Community of Unitarian Universalism
Worship Leader(s): Rev. Bonnie DlottWorship Associate: Nancy BlakeMusician: Tony BlakeCantor: Rachel Walters Steiner Here in the North Bay, our vulnerability and resilience have been tested by fire, flood, smoke, and the pandemic. On the newly green hills, the grass grows taller as a metaphor for community strength. Please join us for this Spring Equinox celebration … Continue reading Rising Green
Rev. Bonnie Dlott and Worship Associate Ashley Makdad When we are born, we are completely vulnerable, entirely dependent upon the love and care of others. As we grow, we can take care of ourselves, but our need for meaningful connections never leaves us. Why do some of us struggle so hard to make these connections? … Continue reading The Wholehearted Life
Which comes first, a spiritually vital community, or greater generosity of spirit among its members? We begin the annual appeal for pledges to the operating budget of UUP with a testimonial from and a sermon from Rev. John Buehrens.
Most religious groups gather around some must-be-believed ideas. The Unitarian Universalist approach is otherwise, realizing that the spirit of love, especially in the development of Beloved Community, is far more than a feeling. It is a firm intention and effort to wish well for others, as others. It is a matter of being “other wise,” … Continue reading On Being Otherwise
Sunday, December 12, 2021, 10:30AMIN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM Rev. Dara Olandt, Karen Mansergh & Amelia Richardson, Worship Associates; David Dodd, Ashley West, BE Lundy, Musicians Winter Solstice will occur on December 20th. As we anticipate the Winter Solstice, we’ll be exploring the gifts of darkness, and the slow return of light. What can this turn in the … Continue reading Celebrating Solstice
Sunday evening begins the first night of the Jewish “Festival of Lights”, Hanukkah. In Hebrew, the word Hanukkah can be interpreted to mean, “dedication”. The eight nights of Hanukkah are an occasion to recall ancient stories of rebuilding through crisis, pathways of resilience, and the surprising light of possibility. Let us revisit Hanukkah stories and consider the many … Continue reading (Re)Dedication: Exploring Spiritual Teachings of Hanukkah
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote Seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. What are these principles? How do they inspire and challenge? And, how did they come to be? All are welcome for this service of inquiry as we explore these principles, and consider their meaning in our lives and in our … Continue reading All About Our Principles
Let us explore the Sources in Unitarian Universalism this Sunday! Hint: here is a bit more about our shared UU sources… https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/sources UUP’s regular WORSHIP LINK:https://zoom.us/j/91593418054?pwd=azlydXplTTBlL2FHN1JydFByUkhkUT09 You can also find this link here:https://tinyurl.com/UUPWorship21
Sunday, October 24th, 2021, 10:30AM, ZOOMAs Samhain, Dia De Los Muertos, and Halloween approach, we take this opportunity to reflect on the teachings of this fall season, and to honor and remember our beloved ones who have died. Please consider bringing a candle and a picture of someone you are remembering with you when you join the … Continue reading Meditations & Memory
