As people head into the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, ground yourself with this service that offers time and space for reflection, listening, and meditation. Worship leaders this week are Todd Whiteley, Brian Wise, and Haruko Dearth.

“If I were to teach a course on God, I would begin with a plate of persimmons,” writes UU minister Nancy Shaffer. We will give thanks for the abundance of our valley and offer one another a special pomegranate and persimmon communion. This will be a multi-generational service. Worship leaders this week are Rev Darcy … Continue reading Pomegranate and Persimmon Communion

In serious times, we can so easily become overly earnest and rigid about our efforts to live right. Let us not forget the power of joy to transform lives and sustain us. Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Sharon Arpoika, and guest musician Jorge Torrez.

Kate Munger, founder of the Threshold Choir will share its vision – “A world where all at life’s thresholds may be honored with compassion shared through song.” Worship leaders this week are Sharon Arpoika, and Kate Munger.

We gather to honor and celebrate our beloveds who have left our lives. Children are invited to participate in the entire service–in ritual, words, and song. Please bring mementos and/or photos of dear ones who have passed on, as we will co-create an altar for our beloveds.  Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Avonelle … Continue reading Honoring Our Beloved Dead

Memory is a tricky thing– essential to our sense of self and yet so fallible and changeable. How do we remember and what are the things we want to make sure to remember?  Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy and Todd Whiteley.

Unitarian Universalists of color have asked UU congregations around the country to dedicate this Sunday to addressing issues of white supremacy, inside and outside our congregations. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Matthew Mason, and Sabine Klein.

In seeking justice, equity and compassion in human relations with the goal of peace, liberty, and justice for all, we split our time and energy among many deserving causes. Sometimes we forget that we must also seek compassion and peace for ourselves. For many of us, the only place we replenish our spirits is at … Continue reading Replenishing at the Well of Fellowship

Our Jewish friends have just completed their high holy days, which asks people to take account of their year, looking for where we have fallen short, what we can celebrate, and how we can reconcile our relationships. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy and Sabine Klein.