What does it mean to stay in relationship when things become difficult? Covenant does not promise that we will never hurt one another, disagree, disappoint one another, or want to walk away. Instead, covenant gives us a way to remain connected through the hard places—to speak honestly, listen deeply, repair what has been harmed, and … Continue reading The Sacred Work of Staying
Every beginning is also a continuation. We are happy to invite Hiroya Tsukamoto to continue sharing his music with us. We will explore how the person we are today is not quite the person we were yesterday, and yet we carry all of those selves with us as we move forward. As Heraclitus reminds us, … Continue reading Always Becoming
Our week of Ingathering begines with our annual water communion which provides us time to work with the power of Water. We will contemplate waters of transformation, waters of grief, waters of renewal, and waters of joy. In this service, the message is all about our differences, and how they make us more beautiful …. … Continue reading Water Communion
This morning we will a have a Bridging ceremony for our RE classes. This is a celebration of moving to a new class, a celebration of growth and change. As our young folks grow older, let us explore the facet of labor and the working life that will face them in the not so distant … Continue reading Labor Day Reflection
What if some of the most faithful people in the Bible were also the ones who refused to behave? This morning we’ll meet women who defied expectations, challenged authority, broke the rules, claimed their own power, and sometimes changed the rules themselves. Their stories invite us to wonder whether troublemaking can sometimes be an act … Continue reading Holy Troublemakers
As school opens up to receive our students and our teacher, we work together to confirm our commitment to living our values in all places, including schools. We will have a backpack blessing – not only can students get their backpacks blessed, but all ages are welcome to join – purses, phones, laptop bags, you … Continue reading A Backpack of Beginnings
We will delve into the practice of keeping a journal. In this day and age of seemingly billions of photos on our phones, let’s investigate the value of the written word. We will look at a photo/written word project, a trip to find locations in an old diary, and notes at the beginning of a … Continue reading Notes from Our Lives
Hilma af Klint’s groundbreaking abstract paintings invite us to embrace mystery, honor many ways of knowing, and trust that truth is always unfolding. Through the lens of Unitarian Universalism, we’ll explore how creativity, spiritual curiosity, and the courage to imagine a more connected world can deepen our faith and expand our vision of what is … Continue reading We Weren’t Ready, and She Knew It
“All are welcome” is one of our most cherished promises, but genuine welcome requires more than an open door. It requires boundaries that protect dignity, consent, and safety. Together, we’ll explore how compassion and accountability create a community where everyone can truly belong.
Change is hard. Change is also essential. Sometimes we resist change because we are afraid to let go of things we have outgrown, things that may be holding us back from transforming into the most luminous version of ourselves. Rituals support us through such challenges by guiding us to express and embody our intentions. Seminarian, Priestess, … Continue reading Shedding Skin: A Transformation Ritual
