What does it mean to carry forward Unitarian Universalism? In the lead-up to our annual congregation meeting today, we explore what it means to, in the words of Rev. William Channing Gannett, “join ourselves together, name, hand, and heart.” Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Brian Wise, and Haruko DeArth.
Most of us wonder about our families, who they were, where they came from, what our place is in them. Being adopted heightens this curiosity. Janet Moncrief, who grew up in our Fellowship and was a member until she moved to Santa Cruz, will share her adoption search story. Worship leaders this week are Haruko DeArth, Jorge Torrez, and guest speaker Janet Moncrief.
A core human need is to belong– we honor our own sense of belonging here at UUFSC, engage our curiosity about our newcomers’ stories, and welcome new members as they begin their journey of belonging here. Worship leaders this week are BB Rev. Darcy, Todd Whiteley, and Jorge Torrez.
Wholeness is not so much a “one time find” as something we discover over and over as we make particular choices about how we will live. How far are we willing to risk opening our heart to other people and the world in order to be carried to rich new places. Come explore what stained … Continue reading Patterns of Wholeness
It was in going to perform the usual burial rituals that women myrrh-bearers discovered Jesus’ empty tomb. On this Easter, we honor the profound encounters we can have in the midst of the usual. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Sharon Arpoika, and Jorge Torrez.
On transformation as becoming more fully who we are rather than becoming something different. Wholeness is the awareness of connectedness to life around us, but it is also about finding or restoring connection to who we are most deeply called to be. And it is also authenticity, leading a life where we don’t work to … Continue reading Transforming Toward Wholeness, a sermon by the Rev. Joan Javier-Duval
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” wrote French playwright and poet Victor Hugo. To honor the parts of ourselves which we struggle to articulate, join us for this special music filled worship. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Todd Whiteley, guest musician Amy Pennock, and musician Jorge Torrez.
No matter what kind of journey we find ourselves on, we need fuel for the journey! Please bring food to share, as the service will end with a “communion potluck,” where we will offer gratitude, spend some moments in mindful eating, and share about trips we have taken. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, … Continue reading Fuel for the Journey
Our bodies, when they are healthy and when they are not, offer us profound experiences ripe for meaningful reflection. What kind of journey has your body taken you on? Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Brian Wise, and Jorge Torrez.
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice,” stated nineteenth century Unitarian Minister Theodore Parker. Unitarian Universalists are called to take justice journeys to promote fairness and kindness. What form does your justice journey take? In this service, congregants will be invited to share and reflect with another congregant in a … Continue reading Journeys of Justice
