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How the Light Gets In, How the Light Gets Out

Shame scholar Brene Brown says that we cannot grow when we are in shame, nor can we use shame to change ourselves or others. So how do we find relief from shame and how do we help others find that relief?  Worship Leaders: Rev Darcy Baxter, Ari Kenney, Robbie Edge. Tech Maestro: Cherie Mendoza. 

Journeying Into the Unknown

How can we equip ourselves to journey into the unknown and stay true to ourselves? Stay true to our deepest values? And the truth is, we are always traveling into the unknown. Worship leaders: Rev. Dara Olandt, Rev. Darcy, and Jude Markel. Tech Maestro: Todd Whiteley. 

Facing Forward

When the near future feels uncertain or unpredictable, it can be hard to face forward. And yet, face forward we must. As we begin 2023, what do you need to remember, what do you need to release, and what do you need to resolve to do?  Rev. Darcy will lead the congregation’s annual ‘burning off’ … Continue reading Facing Forward

Embracing Possibility in Times of Change

What does it mean for us as Unitarian Universalists to live as a people of hope and imagination—especially during in-between times? How can we challenge ourselves (and each other) to learn and grow in uncertain times?  This service includes pre-recorded elements created by the Unitarian Universalist Association.  Rev Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray, President of the UUA, … Continue reading Embracing Possibility in Times of Change

Incarnating Christmas

The Christian tradition teaches us to embody, to incarnate the divine, so embody we will! Join us for our multigenerational pageant of Margaret Brown’s Christmas in the Barn.  Worship leaders: Rev. Darcy Baxter, Sharon Arpoika, Jude Markel. Tech: Todd Whiteley

How to do a Unitarian Christmas

Scholars categorize Unitarian Universalism as “Post-Christian Protestantism.” So, how should a post-Christian Protestant do Christmas? Worship Leaders: Rev. Darcy Baxter, Tricia Garcia. Tech Maestro: Vic Whaley

Luminous Darkness

We live in a culture that demonizes darkness. What does it mean to embrace darkness,to find it luminescent?Worship Leaders: Rev Darcy Baxter, Robbie Edge, Jude Markel. Tech Crew: Cherie

Music’s Power

Music can be so healing, so soothing, so encouraging, and so powerful! Whether you sing in the shower, write songs and verses, or just play music in the background, music is a big part of our lives. How and why should we nurture our musical selves? Worship leaders: Dee Hawksworth, Sharon Arpoika, Magdalene Myint.  Tech … Continue reading Music’s Power

Otherness Into Connection

The universal experience of feeling separate and different from others hits some of us more than others. How do we transform the discomfort of “otherness” into connection? Ari will give an example from her family, and from coming out LGBTQ+.