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
While some may embark on a long voyage to a holy land, others may find their happy places much closer to home. Even the mind itself can be the destination of a spiritual journey. Whether your pilgrimage carries you across an ocean or to a yoga mat… Brian Wise, Haruko DeArth, and Jorge Torrez will … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be a Pilgrim?
Cultural anthropologist Clifford Geertz says that the point of religious culture is to “make suffering sufferable.” How does our UU religious culture help us navigate our experiences of suffering? Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Todd Whiteley, and Jorge Torrez.
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
