What does it mean to stay in relationship when things become difficult? Covenant does not promise that we will never hurt one another, disagree, disappoint one another, or want to walk away. Instead, covenant gives us a way to remain connected through the hard places—to speak honestly, listen deeply, repair what has been harmed, and … Continue reading The Sacred Work of Staying
Every beginning is also a continuation. We are happy to invite Hiroya Tsukamoto to continue sharing his music with us. We will explore how the person we are today is not quite the person we were yesterday, and yet we carry all of those selves with us as we move forward. As Heraclitus reminds us, … Continue reading Always Becoming
Our week of Ingathering begines with our annual water communion which 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. In this service, the message is all about our differences, and how they make us more beautiful …. … Continue reading Water Communion
What if some of the most faithful people in the Bible were also the ones who refused to behave? This morning we’ll meet women who defied expectations, challenged authority, broke the rules, claimed their own power, and sometimes changed the rules themselves. Their stories invite us to wonder whether troublemaking can sometimes be an act … Continue reading Holy Troublemakers
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 A Backpack of Beginnings
Hilma af Klint’s groundbreaking abstract paintings invite us to embrace mystery, honor many ways of knowing, and trust that truth is always unfolding. Through the lens of Unitarian Universalism, we’ll explore how creativity, spiritual curiosity, and the courage to imagine a more connected world can deepen our faith and expand our vision of what is … Continue reading We Weren’t Ready, and She Knew It
Our Unitarian Universalist values invite us to live with love at the center, rooted in our shared commitments and growing into action. Together, we’ll explore the branches and roots of our Values Tree and learn a new song that helps bring these values to life in our hearts, our communities, and the wider world. It … Continue reading Exploring our Value Tree
The Freedom sculpture in Philadelphia invites us to reflect on the courage, resilience, and unfinished work of freedom in America. Together, we will explore the stories it commemorates and consider how the pursuit of liberation calls us to remember the past, engage the present, and help create a more just future for all.
Henry David Thoreau urged us to live deliberately, paying attention to the paths we travel and the choices we make. In a world crowded with distractions and well-worn roads, what might we discover by slowing down, noticing where our lives are leading, and choosing a more intentional way forward? Join us as we explore the … Continue reading Thoroughfares with Thoreau
Join us for our annual communion service, where we honor the leaders in our community who make so much magic happen. Following the service will be our Annual Meeting.
