This I Believe
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.
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Rose Communion & Letter Writing Ceremony
Lisa Nosal & Karen Mansergh, Worship Associates; Will Johnson, Accompanist What can we learn from the rose? Please join us for UUP’s Rose Communion, where we consider what we might release in order to move forward in our lives with more freedom and ease, and our Letter Writing ritual, where we write letters to our … Continue reading Rose Communion & Letter Writing Ceremony
Let the Waves Wash Over Me
We all feel the waves threatening to pull us under. Waves of grief, waves of anger, waves of despair, waves of uncertainty. What might happen if we acknowledged that we were already under? What might happen if we open ourselves up to surrender? And what freedom — and renewal — might we find if we … Continue reading Let the Waves Wash Over Me
“Theological Imagination”: The Moon, The Raft, The Ineffable
How can we “imagine” or “image” that which is sacred or holy? What is that teaching about the finger pointing towards the moon, anyway? Join us as we explore “theological imagination.” All are welcome for this service of inquiry and celebration. Rev. Dara Olandt, Minister Karen Mansergh, Worship AssociateWill Johnson, Musician
This I Believe
“This I Believe” is one of UUP’s most cherished series of services. We learn wondrous things from members or dear friends of our congregation. In these talks, congregants trust US by sharing with us their lives and their stories about how they make sense of the world around them. In connecting our UU principles to … Continue reading This I Believe
Families & Faith
Through searching for and finding his biological family, Mr. Barb Greve has come to understand the saving grace Unitarian Universalism has had in his life. Join us as he shares his stories and insights into the saving power of our faith. Guest Speaker: Mr. Barb Greve Worship Associate: Lisa NosalAccompanist: Will Johnson
This I Believe
Another in our beloved series of services in which we hear from members and friends of UUP about their spiritual journeys, and the path that led them to UUP. This Sunday, we will hear from Ann Ingraham and from our accompanist, Will Johnson. Worship Associate: David DoddAccompanist: Will Johnson
Our Spiritual Relationship to Work
Join us for a Labor Day celebration of the meaning of work/job/career in our personal lives and in our American or Western culture. How do we balance our work selves with our playful selves and still live a fulfilling, passionate life? What role does recreation play within this framework? We will combine personal stories and … Continue reading Our Spiritual Relationship to Work
This I Believe
Another in our beloved series of services in which we hear from members of our congregation who share their spiritual journeys. Stay tuned for speaker names!Worship Leaders: Lara Abel and Lisa NosalAccompanist: Will Johnson
The First Source: Direct Experience
The Unitarian Universalist Living Tradition draws from many sources, and the first of these is “direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces that create and uphold life.” We will hear from UUP members KC Greaney, … Continue reading The First Source: Direct Experience