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Invitations from the Garden

Bulbs, seeds, flowers, weeds. Gardens contain invitations and lessons for life. Earth, by design, invites us to see and celebrate the worth and beauty, strength and resilience, inherent in all. Come explore and celebrate what Spring has to show and teach us. Part of this will include participating in our Flower Communion tradition! And, the … Continue reading Invitations from the Garden

Laborers Needed

There are a variety of laborers needed for any sanctuary. Diversity is critical not only concerning the models, but in regard to the builders. What kind of sanctuary builder are you? Rev. Erin Matteson, Haruko DeArth, and Bernadette Burns are leading worship this Sunday.

Sanctuary Sameness

Regardless of the many models and dimensions, what are the common things all sanctuaries should share? Come explore “building blocks” for the outside, or common discoveries once you enter in…. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Erin Matteson, Avonelle Tomlinson, and debee loyd.

Many Models, Many Dimensions

Today we will begin a three week look at the notion of “sanctuary.” What are the various forms and models? Where do we go to find it? Why do we need it? Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Erin Matteson, Brian Wise, and Sabine Klein. To hear the audio of this sermon, click this link:

Belonging

A core human need is to belong. We honor our own sense of belonging here at UUFSC and welcome new members as they begin their journey of belonging here. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy Baxter, Todd Whiteley, and Sabine Klein.

Blossomings

Come celebrate the glorious beauty we are surrounded by at this time of year (if your allergies allow!)  Please wear your boots or sneakers and a coat as you will be invited to take a brief contemplative walk, or do a sitting, into the surrounding almond orchard as part of the worship service. Worship leaders … Continue reading Blossomings

Curiosity Did NOT Kill The Cat

In fact, maybe curiosity resurrected the cat! “Resilience is more available to people curious about their own line of thinking and behaving,” says shame researcher, Dr. Brene Brown.  Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Brian Wise, and Sue Cotter.

Bending But Not Breaking: Inner Resources For Weathering Storms

Tending to our inner resources creates the ability to weather the storms of life and bounce back from adversity. Making regular investments in our savings provides for rainy days. Have you been making deposits to replenish your inner bank account? Rev. Lori Wong, Sharon Arpoika and Sabine Klein are this Sunday’s worship leaders. Rev. Wong … Continue reading Bending But Not Breaking: Inner Resources For Weathering Storms

Across the Generations

What would it feel like to build and sustain more connection across the generations within our UUFSC community? Rev. Darcy and members of the religious education & spiritual formation team offer reflections on possibilities and hopes for the future. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Avonelle Tomlinson, Sabine Klein, and Spiritual Formation Team Members.

Trusting Our Gut, Listening to Wisdom

In a world where ‘expert’ advice is so easily available, how can we strike a balance between the wisdom of our experiences and the guidance of experts? Join us as Rev. Darcy Baxter returns from her leave! Matthew Mason and Sabine Klein are the worship associates this Sunday.