Autumnal Equinox and the Celebration of Mabon
A time to remember cycles, seasons, the inevitability of change. A time to make an inner turn as nature makes a turn of Her own.
Archives: Services
International Day of Peace
In anticipation of International Day of Peace, Karen Baggott and Meganne Smith will be sharing thoughts and songs on the topic of peace. Peace is a noun, and it is a verb; it is a process and a destination.
Water Communion
Bring a small vessel of water to add to our collective communal waters – we will contemplate waters of transformation, waters of grief, waters of renewal and waters of joy.
Blessings To Be Counted
In a season where we might be returning to school or work … vacations come to an end, and we have many blessings to count. Bring your school bag, lunch box, backpack or even your briefcase to church, and we will have a Blessing of the Backpacks, that all return to the fall season and … Continue reading Blessings To Be Counted
After the Liberation, the Dishes
Enlightenment is not a panacea …. It is a pathway.
Pluralism Embrace of the Mystery
Our faith thrives when we embrace pluralism, and we do it all the time, in so many ways. let us embark on a journey of deep reflection and celebration as we explore the rich tapestry of religious pluralism within our Unitarian Universalist tradition. Our spiritual path invites us to discover and ground ourselves in the core … Continue reading Pluralism Embrace of the Mystery
In the Beginning There Was…
Our minister Leslie Runnels will join us for her first day in the pulpit – come for a deepening awareness around beginnings, as we unfold our ministries together.
The Words We Speak Become the House We Live In
Hafiz, or Hafez, was a Persian poet in the 1300’s who was very famous in his ownday and who is still a noted figure in present-day Iran and beyond. He studied andmemorized the Quran, earning him the title “protector,” or “hafez”; and hispoetry often expresses “the divine inspiration of the mystical.” Today, we willconsider his statement: … Continue reading The Words We Speak Become the House We Live In
The Sixth Source
The Sixth Source in Unitarian Universalism refers to Earth-centered traditions, including those of modern Paganism. While forms of Paganism from European origins get popularized there is much wisdom we can learn from other cultures. Let us use the wisdom of the ancient Mexica, whom we call the Aztecs today, to reflect on times of change.
Don’t Give Up Now
In these times that we live in, it would be easy to lose confidence, hope and trust in people. Yes, we get depressed and discouraged when we see injustice and hatred, but we never give up!!, we keep pressing, we endure This is not a new fight so “Don’t Give Up Now”. Bio: Rev. Lynn Stiles Godette … Continue reading Don’t Give Up Now