“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?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kate Walker
“Love Letter to the Earth”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am On this Earth Day and Easter Sunday, we gather with all generations to remind the earth we love and treasure its beauty while celebrating the cycle of life and death. Wear your favorite Easter/Spring Hat for a fun-filled contest. A special Earth Day addition to our annual Easter Egg Hunt will follow … Continue reading “Love Letter to the Earth”
“Warming Our Welcome, Brightening Our Future”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am From sand and quartz, to light and vision, we are always creating one love note at a time as we care for our church and our earth. Today we publicly launch our capital campaign through celebration of our past and recommitment to our future.
“How do Introverts Survive in this Extroverted World?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am If I had it my way, there would be a lot more quiet spaces in this world, more time for being alone, and honoring that being alone is not lonely. If I had it my way, the extroverts would plan the party, letting me just hang out blissfully engaged on the side … Continue reading “How do Introverts Survive in this Extroverted World?”
“Can You See Yourself Cleary?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am Breathe and dwell in your body; your body matters. Want to know how to love your body? Take a nap, delight in your dreams, and laugh. These hints help, along with ignoring all those messages that inequality begins when our bodies are born.
“Who’s in Control Around Here?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am There it is, that thought, that pesky thought, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” And there’s that other one, “Why me?” Let’s dig in.
“Celebrating and Protecting Multiracial Family”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am Many of us have multiracial families, and family members from marginalized and oppressed identities. How do we celebrate, support, advocate for and protect our Beloved? Here is the text from this sermon by Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker(permission to share granted with proper attribution) Five years ago, this week, my family welcomed … Continue reading “Celebrating and Protecting Multiracial Family”
“Hidden Identities”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am Our theme for February is identity. Today, we ask what important parts of our identity are hidden and how that limits our ability to fully live our lives.
“Is Race Theory Critical?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am How important are race theories like “critical race theory” to helping eliminate systemic racism?
“Intersection of Hope with Living”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am Our Theme of the Month for January is Intersectionality, a term that attempts to capture living with a complex weaving of needs and wants. Today, we will explore creating hope as witnesses, allies, advocates, and activists.
“Believing in Miracles”
Livestreamed at 7:00 pm “We have two Christmas Eve services exploring the stories around miracles and ending with candles and Silent Night. The 4:30 p.m. service features family favorite music and hymns, and a 7 p.m. service celebrating with the UU Community Singers and a brass trio.”