In the Dark Night
In the “most wonderful time of the year,” it can be painful when everything isn’t exactly perfect. In a season of lights and joyful noise come join us as we take a moment to honor the dark and the quiet.
Archives: Services
No-Rehearsal Church Pageant: 12 Days of Christmas
We gather to celebrate the joy of the holidays with an intergenerational, all-community pageant. Come, laugh, sing, and take part in an interactive retelling of a classic Christmas song to help get you in holiday spirit!
Bodhi Day
In Japanese schools of Buddhism, December 8 is Bodhi Day, when the Buddha’s enlightenment is celebrated. In honor of this occasion, the story of Siddhartha Gautama’s spiritual quest and awakening will be recounted. We will consider the relevance of his heroic journey for people today, as well as his prescription for finding freedom in the … Continue reading Bodhi Day
Spiritual Growth
In Unitarian Universalism, we often hear terms such as “Spiritual Growth,” but what exactly does spiritual growth mean? What is it to be spiritual? These are questions that can be difficult to answer for anyone, but that can be particularly difficult for folks that grew up unchurched, or those who left or were traumatized by their … Continue reading Spiritual Growth
“Why do you need my potato? And other impertinent questions about stone soup.”
We celebrate our annual stone soup service – and Rev. Aija has some questions.
Weaving and Mending the Fabric of Community
Our UU Principles and Values remind us that we are all inextricably connected to one another. Yet life with others isn’t always easy. How do we weave together enduring, inclusive communities? When the fabric frays and threatens to tear, how do we mend and heal?
And Who Shall We Be?
Special Post-Election Day Gathering
We will gather tonight …to pray and sing and be together …to cry and wonder what happened …to remind ourselves that no matter what, we aren’t alone. Come and join us. 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Holding space We will hold sacred space in our sanctuary. Come light a candle, sit in meditation and be … Continue reading Special Post-Election Day Gathering
Finding Our Voice
Our spiritual theme for November is REPAIR. Can we find our authentic selves in traditional religious language? We re-view, reframe, and reclaim an old, perhaps beloved and familiar prayer, the 23rd Psalm. Is it relevant for Unitarian Universalists? Does it have any guidance for us in our troubled times? Please join us in worship.
El Día de los Muertos
Join our all-ages service this Sunday where we will have our Ritual of Remembrance. Bring a photo or memento of a departed loved one to the service to add to our community altar.