Join us in exploring Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron’s wisdom that “Things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. It’s just like that.” Worship Leaders: Rev. Darcy, Brian W., and Magdalene M. Tech Maestro: Jerry J.

Let us join together to stand with and witness for our transgender siblings as we prepare to observe Transgender Remembrance Day on November 20th. Worship Leaders: Rev. Leroy, Sharon A., Melynda R.

During these days of political strife and turmoil, it is more important than ever to remind ourselves what truly and deeply nourishes us–and not to take any of it for granted.  Join us as we practice both giving and receiving blessings. Worship leaders: Rev Darcy Baxter, Sharon Arpoika, and Magdalene Myint.  Tech Crew: Cherie Mendoza.

What do you deserve?  Really, what do you think you deserve? What about others?  Should you give cash to a panhandling person or do you withhold out of fear/judgment of what they will do with that money?  Worship Leaders: Rev Darcy Baxter and Robbie Edge. Tech Maestro: John Lehman.

In a culture that works hard to distract us from death and dead, we gather to remember, mourn, and/or celebrate those who have died.  Please bring mementos and/or photos of those who have passed on, as we will co-create an altar for those who have died.  Worship leaders: Rev. Darcy Baxter, Tricia G, and Magdalene … Continue reading Remembering Our Dead

As we approach the ancient Celtic New Year, in midst of mass death in Israel/Palestine, what wisdom can we draw from the Celtic belief that the “veil between worlds thins” at this time of year?   Worship Leaders: Rev Darcy Baxter, Sharon Arpoika, and Magdalene Myint. Tech Maestro: Jerry Jackman.

What would the world be like without the sound of music? Dull and barren, colorless some might say. There would be no sweet sound of the violin, on clarion call of the trumpet. Even the song of the nightingale and coo of the dove would be gone. Today we celebrate music with music.  Rev. Leroy … Continue reading Music

“Why does spirituality so often take the shape of trying to extinguish desire?” asks philosopher Mari Ruti.  What if we Unitarian Universalists decided to embrace the unruly and be a religious community that encourages desire rather than extinguish it?  Worship Leaders: Rev Darcy and Brian Wise.  Tech Maestro: Todd Whiteley.

Here is one way I describe Unitarian Universalism: we are kicked-out Protestants who live in the in-between. What does it mean for us to be kicked out and live in the in-between? Worship leaders: Rev. Darcy, Robbie Edge, and Melynda Rodriguez.