We humans tend to prioritize “knowing” things, including ourselves. But some understand humans as creatures with mysterious and confusing desires that can be pretty opaque, even to the person having them. Can we ever really know we are getting ourselves into? Worship Leaders: Rev. Darcy, Robbie E, and musician Melynda R.. Tech Maestro: Adlai F.
“Being Present” has become popular spiritual language– we are supposed to be “be present” or “in the moment.” But why? Beyond a technique to cope with grief or guilt of the past or the fear and anxiety of the future, what are the virtues of “being present”– to yourself or others? Worship Leaders: Rev. Darcy, … Continue reading Power of Presence
What does this congregation invite people into, what is our particular and special ministry? My answer is radical compassion and joy– not a joy that denies the horrible, but a joy that drags us through it. Worship leaders: Rev. Darcy, Sharon A, and Magdalene M. Tech Maestro: Todd W.
Joe Biden’s departure from the election made it clear the hard work it can take to accept realities we wish were not. We honor the work it takes of our psyches and souls to come to terms with reality and practice offering gratitude for all those who have made our bittersweet reality possible. Worship leaders: Rev. Darcy … Continue reading Labor of Acceptance
Last week, Mary R. gifted Rev. Darcy a beautiful piece of chalice art, honoring our 10 years of shared ministry together. The chalice art is placed in a thick, wide frame, bigger than the chalice art itself. Change the frame and the composition of everything changes. What does it mean to change our frame, to … Continue reading Changing the Frame
We honor our annual Water Communion service as a ritual of resistance and radical community building. We gather to find some soulful sustenance in our UU tradition and to recommit ourselves to nurturing the Beloved Community. Worship leaders: Rev. Darcy Baxter, Sharon Arpoika, and Magdalene Myint.
As global wars fueled by the U.S. war machine rage onward, how do we lean into our Unitarian Universalist values of justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence, generosity, with love at the center to build a future of collective liberation where all of us are free, where Palestine is free! How can our liberal and liberating … Continue reading Ceasefire Now! Collective Liberation means none of us are free until all of us are free!
Join us for another poetic Sunday where Gillian Wegener discusses life in the Central Valley through her poetry and personal reflections. Gillian is the founding president of the Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center, a former poet laureate of Modesto, and a lifelong educator, as well as a good friend to several UU members! Worship Leaders: Dee Hawksworth, … Continue reading Stand in the Place Where You Live
Is the rudder of the ship of your life on autopilot, moving with the currents? If there is a captain, who is it? What is it? We live in a time when there are many currents at play. Sailing mindfully can be important. Come join Rev. Erin in exploring stories, songs, slogans, and more that … Continue reading Sailing Your Boat Well
There are over 2,500 Unitarian Universalists in the Philippines in 25 congregations and 10 newly forming fellowships. Most of the churches are located in remote rural farming and fishing villages. What can UUs from the Philippines teach us about their unique expression of our shared global liberal religious faith? How can building bridges of mutuality … Continue reading Diyos sa Gugma (God of Love):Building Bridges with the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines (UUCP)
