“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
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kate Walker
“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
“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
May the Circle be Broken
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Who is invited in matters, as it should and must? But into what are we inviting people? Radical hospitality is not just a practice, it’s a world view that for some, may require a paradigm shift. If we’re going to envision a new world view together, we … Continue reading May the Circle be Broken
Who’s Behind the Mask?
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Hello! Nice to meet you! Who are you? Who am I? Can we take off our masks? Taking off our real masks may not be an option, but what about our metaphorical masks? We will do the best we can in this time of a pandemic while … Continue reading Who’s Behind the Mask?
“Dragon’s Christmas Blessing”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am Join us for our annual multigenerational worship featuring a “traditional” Pageant (shhh, there may be some dragons and a flying pig).