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
Worship leader: David Dodd, with Diana Spaulding and Jodi Boyle Please join us to hear about this year’s General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, which was held in late June in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Richard Greggory Johnson III and David Dodd attended virtually as delegates. Our third delegate, who attended in person, … Continue reading Faithfully Becoming: UUA General Assembly 2023
The UUP Board of Trustees has cancelled worship services and other church-related gatherings through the end of April. Please be well, and stay in touch with one another for mutual support! Check your e-mail for links to upcoming online services and music. Rev. John Buehrens served as the sixth President of the UUA, 1993-2001. He retired … Continue reading Cancelled: Spiritual Friendship and Social Justice
Join us for this year’s Christmas Eve offering; a combined-congregations Christmas Pageant for all ages with our friends from the United Church of Christ. Bring family and friends to share in this memorable experience. Join us for cookies and cider in the fellowship hall immediately following the pageant.
The 10 days that span from Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 29th) to Yom Kippur (Oct. 9) are collectively known as the Jewish High Holidays or the Days of Awe. This is a time of introspection, spiritual practice and community. This season welcomes reflection on relationships to self, others, and what is most sacred. It is a time of “returning … Continue reading Days of Awe
Every full moon in May, millions celebrate the Buddha’s birthday. The Buddha insisted he was not a unique man, simply “awake!” His miraculous stories, many say, were not literally true, but parables to show men and women a new set of values by which to live their lives. Today, celebrate Buddha’s life through story, verse, commentary and … Continue reading Old Path, White Clouds
Please join us for a service celebrating the beginning of the month-long observance of Ramazan, with Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae. Minister: The Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae Worship Associates: Jennifer Martin & David DoddAccompanist: Will Johnson
Please join us Sunday, March 31 as we explore the divinity of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. Shabbat (the Sabbath) was first revealed in the Old Testament Bible Creation story in Genesis. In the book of Exodus, we read, “in six days, God made Heaven and Earth, and on the seventh day, God exhaled.” So we … Continue reading Shabbat: The Presence Of A Day
Guest Speaker: Rev. Lehel Molnár In 1568 the Edict of Torda proclamation in Transylvania was the first of its kind in history; the right for individuals to believe and worship according to their own understanding; for clergy to preach and teach the Gospel as they too, understood it. This is one of the cornerstones of our modern understanding of religious practice … Continue reading Diet of Torda – 1568
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
