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“Becoming the Morningstar: A Queer Theology of Transformation”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. Through live drag transformation and personal storytelling, Rev. Tasha Brownfield invites the congregation into a theology of embodiment, contradiction, and collective belonging. This sermon challenges binaries of sacred and profane, minister and performer, calling us to recognize the divine in all forms of becoming. It is not a performance to observe, but a shared … Continue reading “Becoming the Morningstar: A Queer Theology of Transformation”

“Good News!”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. This past Friday was the Fourth of July. For me, this is a fraught holiday: on the one hand, a celebration of summer and community; on the other, an overglorification of a flawed nation when we are already immersed in dangerous nationalism. If you’re feeling the same way, I’ve got some good news! We … Continue reading “Good News!”

“To Be Loved” 

Livestreamed at 10:30 am As we cap off Pride Month, please join Rev. Stephanie as she reflects on James Baldwin’s insistence on giving and receiving unconditional love for creating healthy, thriving community. Be forewarned that our worship may involve glitter! 

“The Job Complex”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. Unitarian Universalists are not known for their biblical literacy, which can cripple us in interfaith dialogue with friends and family. So on this Father’s Day, it seemed appropriate to look at a story about a father of historical proportions that has carried through the centuries, Job. 

“Hello, Nice to Meet You”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. How do we KNOW one another? Can we truly know and understand one another?  A practical and not-so-practical guide to living with one another.   

“The Power of Play”

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Today we celebrate the gift of play and creativity, and how important they are in our development and survival as human beings. Please bring a flower to share in our annual multigenerational Flower Communion worship.    Livestreamed at 10:30 am

“Ordinary Devotion”

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am True devotion is both extraordinary and commonplace. How might we practice and honor this everyday miracle? 

“Creation Stories” 

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am Theme of the Month Devotion  How do creation stories serve as a powerful motivator for humanity?  How do these stories influence our desire to control future generations?   

“Plate Tectonics 101”

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am In just a few weeks, our coming-of-age group will be presenting their credos to the congregation. Today, intern minister Mac Perkins-High will do the same, offering an account of their theology alongside a small lesson in the geology of our beautiful planet.