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.
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.
with Worship Associate Nancy Blake; Cantor Rachel Walters Steiner and the Larking About Choir; and musicians Gary Rossi and the UUP Brass Trio (Theresa Fisher, Heidi Umber, and Bryan Williams) Please join us on Christmas Eve for a service featuring readings, Christmas carols, and a procession of candles. We will be collecting money for the … Continue reading Christmas Eve Candles & Carols
with David Dodd Join us for an Intergenerational Service featuring Christmas songs and the story of a brave camel who makes a long journey through the desert and the surprise he finds at the end. If you have Christmas cookies to share, please bring them!
In our wondrous world, there are mysteries around every corner. Living in a culture that values understanding and rationality, how can the unknowable fit into our lives? Join Rev. Dr. Bonnie Dlott and Jan Ögren for reflections on mystery and meaning at this dark time of year. The service includes a time for welcoming our … Continue reading Mystery and Meaning
with Worship Associate Nancy Blake, and musicians Tony Blake and Gary Rossi. The holiday season is upon us, with all of its joy, wonder, pressure, and heartache. Join us today for an experiential service in which we will consider some ways to slow down and reduce the stress of the Fall and Winter holidays. Drumsound … Continue reading Resisting the Rush
with Ashley Makdad, Worship Associate, and David Dodd, Piano Since the early years of Christianity, theologians have pointed out that references to Hell in the Christian scriptures are infrequent, inconsistent, and often ambiguous. Despite that, a majority of Americans still believe in Hell. Today we will review the significance of Hell in our denomination’s history, … Continue reading The History of Hell
with Nate Makdad, Worship Associate, and Gary Rossi, piano At this year’s annual gathering of UU ministers, Rev. Bonnie was able to attend the annual Berry Street Lecture, delivered this year by the Rev. Cecilia Kingman. She gave an impactful address about the ways that fascism is creeping into our culture and even into Unitarian … Continue reading Unitarian Universalism and Fascism
David Dodd, Piano and Rachel Steiner, Cantor “Heritage” is our worship theme for the month of October. Recognizing that many have been harmed by oppressive interpretations of the dominant religious heritage, Rev. Bonnie and Rev. John join forces to offer a service aimed at a path toward healing. In honor of the Jewish autumn holiday … Continue reading Heritage, Harm, and Healing
Andrew Richardson, Worship Associate What does it mean to become a member of a Unitarian Universalist congregation? Today we will welcome new members into our midst with an ingathering ritual, and consider why the experience of becoming a member can be transformative in some cases, and meaningless in others.
