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Exploring Soul Care in African American Practice – Part 2

Join Rev. Erin and others for “part 2” of exploring Barbara Peacock’s book, Soul Care in African American Practice, and “widening the circle” of our understandings of spiritual practice in general, in the black tradition specifically, and regarding the practices of specific black leaders past and present. Come continue widening the welcome of black culture into your very be-ing, … Continue reading Exploring Soul Care in African American Practice – Part 2

Exploring Soul Care in African American Practice – Part 1

Barbara Peacock’s book, Soul Care in African American Practice, has much to offer in regard to “widening the circle” of our understandings of spiritual practice in general, in the black tradition specifically, and regarding the practices of specific black leaders past and present. In exploring this book and the questions it raises, we widen the welcome of … Continue reading Exploring Soul Care in African American Practice – Part 1

Self-Compassion: An Often Lost Sister

Come explore what self- compassion is, is not, why it often gets lost as a practice, particularly for women and persons of color, and times when it is perhaps most critical. Guest Minister: Rev. Erin Matteson

Creating Intentions

Tich Nhaat Hahn’s community called Plum Village in France, has an ongoing podcast called “The Way Out, Is In.”  Today we explore how daily intentions created from the inner-self can assist us to find our way out of insecurities and fear so we can journey with more peace and awareness.  Worship leaders, Haruko DeArth, Elaine … Continue reading Creating Intentions

Human Being, Human Doing

As I travel the road of sobriety, I’m learning about when I set intention (to be compassionate, to be forgiving, to be sober!) and when it is time for action.Let me share some of my discoveries so far, and how they may help anyone leading an intentional life. Worship Leaders: Robbie Edge, Brian Wise and … Continue reading Human Being, Human Doing

What Matters?

We become dissatisfied when we don’t get what we want in this world.  But when we do what we’re meant to do, we can find connection with others and our real selves. Worship leaders: Haruko DeArth, Carol Festejo, and guest speaker our very own Mary Ann Reynolds.  

The Turning of the Year

High above us the sun appears to stand still. The earth tilts a few degrees on its axis.  We are at the Winter Solstice. It is time for our turning to our end of the year ritual. What do we want to leave behind so we can travel more lightly into the New Year? (Please … Continue reading The Turning of the Year

Worship Online with UU Palo Alto

You are invited to join the UU Church of Palo Alto for worship at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Dec 26th. The UUFSC Worship Team will be taking a much needed break after these past few months of fast-paced, on-the-fly learning/adapting to leading worship over Zoom from the church campus.

Special Evening Service – Christmas Eve Service

The Worship Team is figuring out details for a special evening service on Dec 23rd– it may be outdoors, in person at the church or on zoom.  Please stay tuned for the final details!