April 22 is both Earth Day and the beginning of Passover. Every liberation movement in Western culture has taken inspiration from the story of the Israelites escaping slavery in Egypt – even if they did then spend forty years wandering in the wilderness. Rev. John offers his sermon as a prayer for two refugee camps … Continue reading Interdependence Without Oppression
If religious naturalism is a growing orientation of the spirit for many, we can trace some of its origins to our Transcendentalist forebears: Emerson, whose book Nature (1836), launched the movement; his friend Henry David Thoreau; and Thomas Starr King, who brought Transcendentalism to the West Coast.
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
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 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.
UUP member Amelia Richardson will reflect on her experience at a Quaker college and the impact the Quaker practice of waiting worship had on her UU spirituality. Join us for her reflection and a short period of waiting worship in the manner of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Join us for two perspectives on our theme for January, “Liberating Love.” Rev. Dr. Bonnie Dlott and Zen priest Rev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey will each offer reflections on Liberating Love: what it feels like, what can free us to experience it, and how it can impact the world.
Two UUP members, Mary Bevins (our current Board President) and Sharon Rossi (a new member), will share their spiritual journeys with the congregation in this ever-popular series of worship services.
