I Want to Pray for Peace
Do Unitarian Universalists pray? Certainly! And in so many ways. And to whom do we pray? Such big questions … come, let’s explore them together. (This sermon was purchased at the auction by Penny & Mark Hooper!)
Archives: Services
The Devil Didn’t Make You Do It
It’s spooky season — and just in time, we’re taking a closer look at the Devil. But before he had horns, he had history — and it didn’t begin in Hell. All are welcome to uncover the ancient roots of Lucifer, Satan, and Diabolos, and explore how these symbols were reshaped over centuries to justify … Continue reading The Devil Didn’t Make You Do It
A Circle, A Boundary, and Belonging
Everything is relevant when we talk about belonging. The challenges we face collectively at this time … really any challenge in life, is an invitation to belonging. Belonging is our capacity to feel joy, freedom, and love in any moment.
A Mabon Call to Justice
On the autumn equinox, the world pauses in perfect balance. But here on the Crystal Coast, warmth lingers long past its time. When balance is held too long, heat turns to harm. And when the greed of capitalism desecrates Indigenous land and artifacts, the scale must tip.
Water Communion
Our annual water communion 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.
A Dance with the Spirit of Pluralism
Affirming the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, for me, means working to create places of worship where all who subscribe to a liberal approach to religion can not only feel welcome, but enter into worship settings that reflect the diverse cultural realities of “we the people.”We are also going to have a … Continue reading A Dance with the Spirit of Pluralism
Labors of Love
Our principles, purposes, sources and values all lead us to form clear lines of support to immigrants, workers, the underemployed and the employed. We begin with the quote from Kathleen McTigue: Fear’s pronoun is singular: I’ve got to watch out for me and mine. Love’s pronoun is plural: we’re in this together, and together we … Continue reading Labors of Love
Returning to the Invitation to Learn
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 Returning to the Invitation to Learn
To Serve is a Blessing, An Invitation to Love
Life would have no meaning at all if we didn’t see Love as the meaning of life. Without love at the center, Life is a meaningless chaos, and the chaos produces fear. There is only one way out of this, and that is to see every moment and every situation as an invitation to love.
Sound Bowls: Healing Frequencies
Music is not just something for our backgrounds, but offers true healing. We will explore sound and frequencies with Ferryn who will be bringing her sound bowls and will treat us to a healing ceremony.