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Sanctuary, Part I

Sanctuary– “Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireas na daoine” is an Irish saying which translates in two ways. The most familiar is, “it is in the shelter of each other that the people live.”  But “scáth” can also be translated as “shadow.” How does the safety sanctuary provides fuel us for adventures? How does the … Continue reading Sanctuary, Part I

A Vision of Love, Part IV of Our Series on the Topic of Vision

Today through story and activity we will recall the vision of love promoted by our Universalist forefathers, Thomas Potter and John Murray. We will each name our vision and send it skyward on kites. Dress comfortably. Worship leaders this week are Sharon Arpoika, Todd Whiteley, Patricia Egenberger, Jorge Torres and the Soul Matters Collaborative Team.

A Tension Worth Holding

As we explore Covenant this month, let’s explore a tension or balance worth naming and holding in all relationships. Parenting, partnering, and practicing good community all invite us to particular balanced behaviors worth deepening as a part of our covenants together in order to enrich life together, and so in turn, further enrich the world.  … Continue reading A Tension Worth Holding

Water Communion–Navigating Currents

From all the places we went or didn’t go during the summer, we gather again to recommit ourselves to nurturing the Beloved Community. How do we navigate the currents we find ourselves in? Please bring some water from a special, or mundane, place to use in our annual In-Gathering ceremony. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy … Continue reading Water Communion–Navigating Currents

The Decision to Bless

Every person, every community has gifts they can use to bless the world or use to curse the world. How can we choose to bless the world even if our gifts are not what we would want them to be or think they ought to be?  Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Darcy Baxter, Haruko … Continue reading The Decision to Bless

What Does a Promise Mean?

One thing that makes Unitarian Universalism different from the other branches of Christianity is that we gather together in shared community to support each other’s beliefs, and in search of truth and meaning instead of gathering together to support a pre-programmed, unalterable, common belief. What does it mean to be a People of Promise? Come … Continue reading What Does a Promise Mean?