The Irish cleric and poet John O’Donohue wrote dozens of blessings for many occasions, and contemporary writer and minister Jan Richardson has done the same. This Sunday we explore some of Rev. David’s favorites from their offerings, and consider: What does it mean to “bless,” or to offer a blessing? How do we “bless the … Continue reading Blessings
The root of courage is corage, the Old French word for heart (as the seat of emotions). In middle English, uses included bold corage meaning “brave heart.” As Aristotle said, “Courage is the first of human virtues because it makes all others possible.” Courage is essential to wield power non-violently in opposition to all that … Continue reading Courage
Most of the founding fathers were Deists, Unitarians, or similar faiths that believed that God does not directly influence the world or order its events. They believed in rational thought, in personal responsibility for actions, and the need to protect the innocent. On the anniversary eve of our Declaration of Independence, we explore the faith of … Continue reading Faith
Midsummer, when the sun is at its highest point in the northern hemisphere, has been the occasion of celebration since ancient times. Members of the worship committee welcome the sun and the cycle of seasons on our earth.
This year our Pride Sunday falls on Juneteenth! What can we learn about freedom and liberation from the African-American community? From the LGBTQ+ community? From the people who exist in both communities at once?
The right to conscience and use of the democratic process is not lifted up as often as our First and Seventh Principles. Perhaps it seems strange that it’s a Principle at all. But our Annual Meetings are spiritual work, as much as any other work that we do as part of church. (NOTE: This will … Continue reading The Fifth Principle
It has been a long, hard two years for the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship, as we weathered over two years on Zoom, during a pandemic, while waiting for our new sanctuary to finish construction. Now, it is time to give thanks to all the volunteers who held us together, reflect on why we do all this, … Continue reading Gratitudes and Welcomes
from the Touchstones Project , presented by Worship Committee Members After the Civil War, both Northerners and Southerners flocked to Memorial Day celebrations that urged peace, forgiveness, and honoring the heroism of all soldiers. Memorial Day in its earliest forms met the psychological and social need for a holiday naming, marking, and celebrating the African-American … Continue reading Memorial Day
Science and religion have often been portrayed as mutually exclusive realms at total odds with each other. But what if science is just another window into the divine? How does science bring us closer to wonder and mystery?
Guest minister Yuri Yamamoto will lead a musical journey on love and community. Bring your whole selves, family, and friends to this intergenerational worship. Expect to be surprised, deepened, and uplifted! Yuri Yamamoto (they/she) lives in Raleigh, North Carolina and is a hospital chaplain, musician, expressive art practitioner, and activist against intersecting systemic oppression. Yuri … Continue reading A Musical Celebration
