“The Welcome Table”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) A welcoming table starts by asking who is already at the table? Then we have to ask, who is going to move over and why? Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker
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“Am I Wrong?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) It’s hard to admit when we’re wrong. In fact, we actively eliminate and minimize supporting evidence that we’re wrong. So how do we have an honest relationship with intimacy and forgiveness if we can’t make mistakes? Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker
“Expanding the Universe with Curiosity”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) It’s so easy to be curious about aliens and UFOs that are out in the universe. It’s more challenging to be curious about the unidentified thoughts in our own heads or the heads of others. We look at how we expand into discomfort and joy. Rev. Dr. Kate R. … Continue reading “Expanding the Universe with Curiosity”
“We’re Going to Need a Bigger Table”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) We gather together to start a new church year, a new relationship, in a newly emerging world. A multigenerational annual Gathering of the Waters worship with Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker and Erica Shadowsong.
Special Annual Water In-Gathering
Join us this Saturday for an in-person outdoor service, 7 p.m. Winchester Thurston sports field, 555 Morewood Ave. Please wear a mask and engage in physical distancing outside of your COVID safety pod. Bring some water from your home or travels for our collection. This service will be recorded and broadcast on Sunday, Sept. 12, … Continue reading Special Annual Water In-Gathering
“Imagine”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) A generous offering of music and reflection from members of Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, Alexandria, Virginia (Rev. Kate’s former church). In this collection of recordings, we enter into the world of reimagining our world during times of struggle. Whether during a pandemic or labor struggles (honoring Labor Day), … Continue reading “Imagine”
“Do Nothing”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Artist Jenny Odell writes, “Nothing is harder to do than nothing. In a world where our value is determined by our productivity, many of us find our every last minute captured, optimized, or appropriated as a financial resource by the technologies we use daily.” In the face of … Continue reading “Do Nothing”
“What’s in a Name?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) The power of naming is often underestimated. Whether it’s a person’s name or interrupting someone in order to name oppression, there is power in the proclamation of proper names and moments. Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker
“Question Box”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This is the annual Sunday when I welcome written questions from those in “attendance.” A wide variety of topics is welcome, although I hold the right to defer to actual experts. For this year’s online worship, please submit your questions to me by Aug. 13 at minister@first-unitarian-pgh.org. Rev. … Continue reading “Question Box”
“Where Are You From?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) A simple question, perhaps an innocent and curious question, but often not easy to answer. Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker
“How Does Your Garden Grow?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This time of year gardens are in full bloom. As we get our hands dirty, what spiritual lessons can we learn from the act of gardening? With Stephanie Pawlowski, Commissioned Lay Minister. Ward Kelsey, Liturgist; Musician: Ellen Gozion. Also by video: Brian Junker It is Rev. Kate Walker’s, … Continue reading “How Does Your Garden Grow?”