April 28: Church, Unplugged

Let’s have a “throwback” service today, without all the bells and whistles. No slides, no accompanist, no amplified sound. (Yes, we will still have Zoom, but it may look and sound different.) Come prepared to circle up and experience a worship service that may more closely resemble something from the 1st century rather than the 21st century.

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May 5: The Spirit of Play

It’s Children’s Day in Japan! What if we all had a day where we celebrated our children and their happiness? In this service, we enter into the playful, curious spirit of the child and also explore the new structure we’re using for our children in the classroom: Spirit Play.

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May 12: The Many Faces of Mother’s Day

While Instagram and Facebook are filled with photos of perfectly crafted breakfasts-in-bed and loving testimonials to the perfect family, the reality is that many people struggle with Mother’s Day. These are people with complicated relationships with their mothers; mothers who have recently lost a child; people who struggle with fertility; and many, many more. Together, we celebrate this fraught day while also acknowledging its complexity.

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May 19: Children Are a Blessing

It’s a child dedication! A children dedication actually: multiple. In this multigenerational service, we bless some of our new children with the elements of the universe, call them by name, and present them with gifts from the congregation. We promise ourselves to be the village that raises the child, because we know: none of us do this alone.

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May 26: The Principle of Generosity

A liberal theology of generosity is grounded in our first principle, the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We are worthy of generosity and our dignity compels us to be generous. The Article II Study Commission chose generosity as a value to guide our faith into the future and we will explore this topic in this Touchstones worship service led by Marilynn Cullison.

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