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Hope of a Prophet

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is probably the religious “prophet” most trusted by liberals. We will practice deep listening to some of King’s words and how they call to us in this particular historical moment. Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Todd Whiteley, and Sabine Klein.

Curse of Blessings

How can we be a blessing to others, especially in a time of uncertainty? Rev. Lucas Hergert, minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Livermore will explore this question, while Rev. Darcy preaches at the Livermore Church. Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Lucas Hergert, Sue Cotter, and Todd Whiteley.

Letting Go, Beginning Again

What do you need to release in order to move forward in 2017? Rev. Darcy will lead the congregation’s annual ‘burning off’ ritual. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Todd Whiteley, Sue Cotter and April Gutierrez.

Finding Joy in the Darkness

German minister and Nazi resister Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote his family from a Nazi prison that, “we can and should celebrate Christmas despite the ruins around us.”  We will come together to reach out for joy amidst the darkness. Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Matthew Mason, and Sabine Klein.

Waiting in Uncertainty

Humans struggle so much with uncertainty, even though uncertainty is the reality of every one of our days. In the moments when we feel the uncertainty, to what can we turn to soothe our anxious minds? Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Darcy and Matthew Mason, plus we’ll have a guest musician, Sydney Gorham.

Pomegranate and Persimmon Communion (multigenerational)

“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.  Worship leaders this week are Rev Darcy, Sharon Arpoika, and Sabine Klein.