Hope of a Prophet
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King is probably the religious “prophet” most trusted by liberals. How do we hear some of his words today? Worship Leaders this week are Todd Whiteley and Brian Wise.
Archives: Services
Alchemy of Anger
Anger is a complicated experience–one we seem to either suppress or let explode. How can we harness anger so that it opens up new possibilities in our lives? Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy and Dee Hawksworth.
Remember, Release, Resolve
We humans always need opportunities to begin again. What do you need to remember, what do you need to release, and what do you need to resolve to do? Rev. Darcy will lead the congregation’s annual ‘burning off’ ritual. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy and Sharon Arpoika.
The Mystery of the Hour
“Gather here in the mystery of hour,” says a popular UU hymn. We gather for respite and beauty in these darkest days of the year, honoring the dark quiet with the beauty of poetry and music. Worship Leaders this week are Todd Whiteley, Dee Hawksworth, and Haruko DeArth.
Christmas Eve Service
For our third year, we will share Christmas Eve with College Ave United Church of Christ (1341 College Avenue in Modesto) for a joint worship service. Rev. Darcy and Rev. Michael Schiefelbein will co-lead this service of Lessons and Carols and communion will be offered for those interested.
The Power of Not Knowing
Before science offered us the facts about why the darkness of winter existed, humans created myths to explain that which they did not know. What wisdom can we discover from not knowing? And what might we not know today? Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Sharon Arpoika, and Jorge Torrez.
Womb or Tomb?
So much emerges from the darkness despite how often we are afraid of the dark. When we find ourselves in darkness, we must ask, “is this the darkness of the womb or the darkness of the tomb?” Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Darcy and Brian Wise.
Incarnating Christmas
The Christian tradition teaches us to embody, to incarnate the divine, so embody we will! Join us for our multigenerational pageant of Margaret Brown’s Christmas in the Barn. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Dee Hawksworth and Haruko DeArth.
Not Just Transformation but Transcendence
Individual practices of contemplation and mindfulness can bring you transformation– but, according to brain surgeon James Doty, if you want to experience transcendence then you must connect with others. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Matthew Mason, and musician Jorge Torrez.
Seeds of Memory
Memories are like seeds–they hold within them abundant possibility if we nurture them wisely. Come honor the walnuts (and the people that picked and cracked them!) that seeded so much possibility in this congregation and share what seeds of memory you want to nurture into being. Worship Leaders this week are Sharon Arpoika and Haruko DeArth.