Forgiveness and Grace

with Worship Associate Nancy Blake and musicians Gary Rossi, Tony Blake, and Tim Jenkins How do people forgive the seemingly unforgivable? What is forgiveness, anyway? Does it require us to forget past harms? How is it related to reconciliation? Is either of those ever a bad idea? Is it possible to become a more forgiving … Continue reading Forgiveness and Grace

The Joy That Finds Us: Attention, Openness, and the Unexpected

with Worship Associate Andrew Richardson, pianist David Dodd, and guitarist Tim Jenkins Joy is often thought of as something we chase—something to be earned, planned, or created. But what if joy is also something that finds us? This service explores the connection between presence and serendipity, asking: Can we miss joy simply by not paying … Continue reading The Joy That Finds Us: Attention, Openness, and the Unexpected

Field Trip Service: Joint Worship with UU Santa Rosa – “Songs of Resistance and Peace”

with Worship Leaders Rev. Dave Clements and Rev. Aija Simpson-Newbury; Worship Associate Gage Purdy; and musicians Gage Purdy, Sally Jones, and pianist Roger Corman  Save the date for this very special event, as our entire congregation is invited to join with the Santa Rosa congregation at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation Santa Rosa (547 Mendocino Ave, downtown Santa Rosa). This will … Continue reading Field Trip Service: Joint Worship with UU Santa Rosa – “Songs of Resistance and Peace”