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”
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”
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
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”
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
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?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) A homily in songs and stories from Pittsburgh singer-songwriter and educator Mark Williams, who aspires to create kinder neighborhoods by working in harmony with neighbors and with creation. Liturgist Melody Platz. Additional music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. Guest speaker and musician Mark Williams is a … Continue reading “A Kinder Neighborhood”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) In the 1960s and 1970s UU women became increasingly upset by the dominant use of non-inclusive language including references to the dignity of men, ideals of brotherhood, love to man, and cooperation with men of good will. Following the UUA’s 1977 Women & Religion Resolution, work was … Continue reading “Women & Religion in the UUA”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) An exploration about how we might heal our relationships with each other and with the planet. Rev. Renee Ruchotzke, guest speaker. Music by guest pianist Nanette Solomon. Bryan Bandli and Stephanie Pawlowski, liturgists. Rev. Renee Ruchotzke has served as a UUA Congregational Life Consultant with the Central East Region … Continue reading “Minding Nature”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) What does Independence Day mean to you? Our Seventh Principle calls upon us to respect the interdependent web of all existence. This Sunday, we will be encouraged to think about Independence Day as something more than fireworks and the good old Red, White, and Blue. A collaboration … Continue reading “Interdependence Day”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Homily by Bekezela Mguni, guest speaker. Music by Kris Rust, Vocal Music Director. Bekezela Mguni is a queer Trinidadian artist, radical librarian, community organizer, and educator. She holds an MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. Bekezela is a Boom Concepts studio member, a community space and gallery dedicated to the development of artists … Continue reading “LGBTQIA+ Pride”
