Come, Come, Whoever You Are
It’s a new member ceremony! Those who have signed the membership book sometime in the past 12 months are celebrated in today’s multigenerational ceremony as we widen the circle of Unitarian Universalism.
Archives: Services
Confucius Says
Many people are familiar with the jokes that begin “Confucius says…” But what did Confucius really say? And what does a Chinese philosopher who was alive in 500 BCE have to offer people of modern-day Earth?
Bring a Flower, Take a Flower
Over a hundred years ago, Rev. Norbert Capek devised the Flower Communion, a ritual that is now celebrated by Unitarian Universalists all over the world. Whether or not you bring a bouquet from your garden to share or you only bring yourself, everyone is welcome to take a piece of beauty with them at the … Continue reading Bring a Flower, Take a Flower
Music to Awaken the Spirit
Choir Director Tom Cullison leads this service that’s all about chants, rounds, and that mysterious thing that happens when we sing together. Even if you claim you “can’t sing,” use the gift of your voice to become part of something bigger than yourself.
Whose Job is It?
Rev. Ma ponders a personal experience (involving a spilled beer!) and the implications for wider society. Whose responsibility is it to clean up messes? Make amends? Restore relationships? Build Beloved Community?
Decolonizing Ourselves
When the colonists first arrived in North America, Africa, and Asia, they brought with them colonial ideas about hierarchy, consumption, and scarcity. These ideas have now spread all over the world and hinder our abilities to solve problems such as climate change, poverty, and oppression. In order to be the change we want to see … Continue reading Decolonizing Ourselves
A Tower of Spaghetti and Marshmallow
Almost 20 years ago, product designer Peter Skillman delivered a TED Talk about his “Design Challenge” using spaghetti and marshmallow to construct a tower. In the many years since then running this challenge with various groups, he realized that kindergarteners outperformed all the other groups, including business students. What can we learn from kindergarteners on … Continue reading A Tower of Spaghetti and Marshmallow
The Art and Practice of Improvisation
Using music as a metaphor for life, guest speaker and musician Eric Bannan will explore improvisation and the adjacent practices of forgiveness, acceptance, flexibility and listening! Bio: Hailing from Pittsboro, NC, Eric Bannan is a Vocal Explorer, Storyteller and songwriter with over 40 years of performing experience. His mission is to bring joy, heal and … Continue reading The Art and Practice of Improvisation
Deeply Rooted, Branching Out
As the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship settles into its new building, with a new flagpole, we are beginning to feel deeply rooted! Now that our roots are deeply planted, we can start extending our branches. As we look toward the future, this multigenerational service asks members and friends to share what is important to them, and … Continue reading Deeply Rooted, Branching Out
The Elephant’s Tea Party: Making UCF Memories
Karen Baggot and Susan Fetzer will lead this worship service where stories are told about the history and culture of this congregation. This a way for both new and old members to become aware of the culture and history of our beloved community. What memories are we, here at UCF, making now that will be told in … Continue reading The Elephant’s Tea Party: Making UCF Memories