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Love of Our Neighbor

Theo Salisbury has taken seriously the UU call to appreciate ‘wisdom from the world’s religions’ and delved deeply into the Muslim tradition. He will share some of his story with us! Worship Leader: Janice Goodloe with guest speaker Theo Salisbury.

Almond Blossoms

Come celebrate the glorious beauty we are surrounded by at this time of year. Please wear your boots or sneakers, as you will be invited to take a brief contemplative walk into the surrounding almond orchard as part of the worship service! Worship Leaders: Rev Darcy with Janice Goodloe

Interdependent Web

Mary Lee will explore our Seventh Principle, respect for the interdependent web of all existence. Janice Goodloe, Worship Associate with Mary Lee preaching.

All Kinds of Papas

A father has to be a provider, a teacher, a role model, but most importantly, a distant authority figure who can never be pleased. Otherwise, how will children ever understand the concept of God?” -Stephen Colbert

Simplicity of Fear

As we wrap up our first year together, as I prepare to head to General Assembly in Portland, OR and then take 4 weeks of vacation and study leave, I have been doing some reflecting on our first year together, rereading newsletters, weekly reflections, and my sermons.

Being A Serpent and a Dove

It is pretty unusual to walk into a UU congregation today and hear sermon being preached on biblical text. And even when we UU’s do use a biblical text, we often prefer the Hebrew Bible—we really like all that Hebrew Bible Prophet stuff, “water rolling down like justice” kinda thing.  The Christian Bible? That is a bit more … Continue reading Being A Serpent and a Dove

All Kinds of Mama

Unlike the tidy, romantic portrait of mothers/parents that reinforce traditional ideas of family, Mamas Day asks us to honor the diverse, full, and complex realities of mothering— and to honor and recognize the fact that we do not live in a society that truly supports/nurtures mothers, parents, and families, not nearly as much as we UU’s tend to … Continue reading All Kinds of Mama