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The Inner Work of Love

When we talk about Standing on the Side of Love, what’s the inner work we must do? Sometimes we neglect to do the important work within to support the work we do in the wider world. Worship leaders this week are Sharon Arpoika and Lori Wong.

Trusting the Journey

Sometimes a journey is not just about where you go – it’s about being open to the insights you gain along the way. Sue Cotter will share some reflections on her experiences traveling around the country in a campervan. Worship leaders this week are Sue Cotter and Sharon Arpoika.

Deep Roots, Beautiful Blossoms

Rabbi Shalom Bochner of Congregation Beth Shalom joins Rev. Darcy and shares with us about the wisdom of Tu Bishvat–celebrated this year on February 10th, and called by some the “Jewish Earth Day.”  Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy and Rabbi Bochner.

Waiting for the Light

This service addresses Hope as an action verb. It informs us that even as we wait, we need not be immobile. We can prepare our world and ourselves to receive the thing we hope for, and sometimes achieve that very thing we hope for, through our communal efforts. Worship Leaders this week are Todd Whiteley, Elaine Arnold, … Continue reading Waiting for the Light

Becoming a Deeply Disciplined Half-A**

Perfectionism can paralyze us from taking important action; sometimes our spiritual work may be to cultivate habits of imperfection and just half-a**ing it. Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Todd Whiteley, and Sabine Klein.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpbYP9l6iMY Click on the link above to listen to Rev. Darcy’s sermon.

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.