Petaluma Hill Farm, 5061 Petaluma Hill Road (home of Heidi, Sara, and David) Please join us for this first-ever Sunrise Fanfare Service in the beautiful countryside, hosted by Heidi and Sara Umber and David Otey at their home, with a clear view of the rising sun. Celebrate the return of Spring and the renewal of our … Continue reading Sunrise Fanfare Service
One answer to the question, “Who are Unitarian Universalists?” could be: “Atheists with children.” An oversimplification, of course, but Rev. Bonnie fit this description exactly when she first joined the UUs. This Sunday, we will be hearing about the ways her family was supported by a UU congregation twenty-five years ago, and considering how we … Continue reading Love Makes a Family
One answer to the question, “Who are Unitarian Universalists?” could be: “Atheists with children.” An oversimplification, of course, but Rev. Bonnie fit this description exactly when she first joined the UUs. Today we will be hearing about the ways her family was supported by a UU congregation twenty-five years ago, and considering how we can … Continue reading Love Makes a Family
What does it mean to be a community of transformation, especially in a time of trouble? Rev. John will draw on stories of his travels to troubled places from Northern Ireland to Israel and Palestine. Nate Makdad will serve as Worship Associate, with testimonial by Roger Jungerman, Gary Rossi will be at the keyboard, and … Continue reading Transformation in a Time of Trouble
Two UUP members, Maya and Andrew Richardson, will share their spiritual journeys with the congregation in this ever-popular series of worship services. With guest musician Aidan Manousos.
Have you ever received a message from the universe that was too loud to ignore? Rev. Bonnie has. Come hear about the midnight message she received in this award-winning sermon, and how it changed her life, her pledge, and her closet.
Join us today as our guest preacher, Rev. Sangye Hawk, offers us five ideas from four ancient guidelines that can help us sustain and nourish ourselves as we strive to build beloved communities.
For many Unitarian Universalists, the experience of walking into a UU church felt like a profound homecoming. When Rev. Bonnie first joined up, she wondered why there weren’t UU churches bursting with diversity on every corner, given our welcoming and inclusive approach to congregational life. Join us today as Rev. Bonnie and Laura Kamper consider … Continue reading Culture, Color, and Curiosity
The famous statement, “the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice” – borrowed by Dr. King from Unitarian minister Theodore Parker — implies that justice and equity and understanding evolve, usually more slowly than we would like. Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin not only knew this, but were born on … Continue reading The Evolution of Equity: Lessons from Lincoln and Darwin
The beginning of February marks the celebration of Imbolc on the ancient Celtic calendar. Literature from as early as the tenth century indicates that the holiday was rooted in agricultural cycles, and marked the beginning of the growing season. Join us today for a quiet service featuring music, reflections, and meditations on awakening and rebirth.
