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Wouldn’t it be handy if we had a common set of stories that we could count on most Unitarian Universalists knowing? It could be great shorthand, similar to how Christians can say “sow your seeds in the good soil,” and most will understand the reference to the gospel of Matthew and the instruction to put … Continue reading Foundational Stories
Rev. Kim uses stories to reflect on a quote by American Reform Theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr, that asks us to consider hope, faith, love and forgiveness. August Theme: Story Our lives are not just made up of stories; they are are also made by stories. This might be the most important reminder of this month. Indeed, … Continue reading On Stories
We close out our theme of Letting Go with a sermon on grief, forgiveness, and contentedness. July Theme: Letting Go “When cast into the depths, to survive, we must first let go of things that will not save us. Then we must reach out for the things that can.” — Rev. Forrest Church Letting go … Continue reading That I May Find Myself Content
As we venture into July’s theme of Letting Go, we begin by discerning the expectations we carry. How might our spirit flourish if we were unencumbered, if we let go, of the expectations we embody? July Theme: Letting Go “When cast into the depths, to survive, we must first let go of things that will … Continue reading Expectation and Letting Go
For our 5th Sunday in June, and our last on the theme of Beauty, Robin Pugh and Rev. Kim will offer our second Animal Blessing. Come rain or shine (Crossings Room or out on the lawn), bring your pet, symbol, picture, collar, or stuffed animal look-alike for a blessing of their life and our shared … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals
Rev. Kim looks to deepen our monthly theme of Beauty by preaching on how different cultures understand and search for Beauty. Bernie Ruekgauer offers music on this Father’s Day Sunday. June’s Theme: Beauty Where do you look for beauty? There is universal agreement that we all must make time to visit museums and sit before … Continue reading The Names of Beauty
On this Sunday we once again tell the story of Norbert Capek, and share in what is now Unitarian Universalists’ annual Flower Communion service, based off his ministry. All are welcome on this celebration Sunday. Please bring a flower of any kind! June’s Theme: Beauty Where do you look for beauty? There is universal … Continue reading Flower Communion
Join in this annual service in which we honor the seasons of our shared life together. On this day we celebrate our newest members, say good bye to those leaving UUCWC, including our Ministerial Resident, dedicate and bless two of our children, and help our young people bridge into adulthood as they graduate from high … Continue reading Seasons of Beauty
200 years ago this weekend William Ellery Channing preached his famous “Baltimore Sermon” in which he addressed the epithet of being a Unitarian. To kick off May’s theme on Curiosity, this Sunday we explore Channing’s radical work and wonder together on who we are now. May Theme: Curiosity There is a type of curiosity that … Continue reading Who We Are
The joy and grandeur in the story of Easter cannot be unbound from the exploration of betrayal, distrust and evil in the world. This Easter we consider what lives, what saves, in the midst of cruelty and how we, as religious liberals, answer to the question of wrongdoing in the world. April Theme: Wholeness We … Continue reading Hallelujah
