The holidays are often a busy time, and not always joyous; this time of year can be stressful and even grief-stricken. As the nights grow longer and we look forward to a season of turning inward, let us attend to caring for our spirits.
As people are living longer, we as individuals and as a society are learning to contend with caring for our elders–and learning how to be an elder, and thus be cared for. In this service, we honor our elders as we discover how we can age gracefully–and create a society in which we treat our … Continue reading Growing Old’s Not for the Faint of Heart
Ralph Waldo Emerson was a writer, thinker and philosopher who, like his father, was an ordained Unitarian minister. He was a leading proponent of Transcendentalism, embracing idealism, focusing on nature and opposing materialism, advocating the idea of a personal knowledge of God, and believing that no intermediary was needed for spiritual insight. Throughout history … Continue reading Emerson and Self Reliance
We invite all ages to a multigenerational service where we will all take part in a story about gratitude and generosity! Also today we will be collecting canned and shelf-stable goods for a food pantry donation, so be sure to bring those with you so that we can bless them during the service.
Sally Davis and Vilma Dominguez will lead this service, and we welcome back Reverend Gerald Godette as our guest speaker. The service will center around the fact that there is enough time in a day to slow down and be appreciative of what you have, and how you can help others. So take some time … Continue reading Take Time to be Thankful
Susan Roberts and Karen Baggott will lead this service where poems, art and music are key elements. UCF members and friends have been invited to share their favorite poems. Susan will share her nature photography and Karen, with Meganne Smith will share Karen’s original composition. Come prepared to choose a word or two during coffee … Continue reading Wild Bird, Flowing Water – Celebrating Nature in Poetry
We’re celebrating this traditional Gaelic festival a few days early! Join us for a special multigenerational service where we open the circle, invoke the spirits and presence of our ancestors and deceased loved ones, and celebrate their lives and the lessons they taught us. Bring a photo or memento of your loved ones for our … Continue reading Celebrating Samhain
Many people–especially white people–like to say “I don’t see color” when it comes to race. People talk about how “we all bleed the same” or “we’re all part of the same human family.” As well-intentioned as this is, these words erase important parts of people’s identities. As we quest to expand our ability to love … Continue reading Seeing Colors
Abraham Maslow’s “hierarchy of needs,” often presented in the form of a pyramid, depict a highly isolated and individualized path toward self-actualization. Maslow’s intentions may have been misunderstood–but also the Blackfoot Nation, with whom he spent six weeks, have been left out of the story entirely. How can the Blackfoot way of life guide us … Continue reading Needs Are Not a Hierarchy
When creating peace, we tend to look for common ground between us. We talk about ourselves as “one human race” and look for similarities in our traditions and foods, rather than focusing on the things that are different. However, our differences are also something be celebrated! In this service, we celebrate our differing hair textures, … Continue reading Celebrating Differences
