Archives: Services

Rites of Spring: Honoring the Vernal Equinox

Services at 9:30am and 11am. The Wheel of the Year turns to the equinox. Many of our ancestors honored the returning life force to the earth with songs, dance, and rituals. We will celebrate the passing of winter and embrace the season of growth and potential. Worship Leaders: Avonelle Tomlinson and Bernadette Burns

Power of Inquiry

Services at 9:30am and 11am.  Humans create much of reality through the stories we tell. What kinds of inquiry help us create new stories and new realities? Worship Leaders: Rev. Darcy and Sharon Arpoika

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.