This morning we will consider the question whether our lives are determined more by fate or free will. Rev. Laurel will describe an exercise that is part of the Adult Reiligious Education class called Bulding Your Own Theology. You will be invited to think of the important decisions you have made in your life, how … Continue reading Sunday May 26, 2024 – The Dance of Fate and Freedo
Along with our sibling Unitarian Universalist congregations, each spring we celebrate a ritual called the Flower Communion. It was initiated in Prague in 1923 by Norbert Capek, who was also the founder of the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia. He saw the need to unite the diverse congregants of his church, from varying Protestant, Catholic, and … Continue reading Sunday May 19, 2024 – Flower Communion
Initially, Unitarian Universalists may scoff at the idea of prayer – “I don’t believe in prayer! To ask God for what you want is like asking Santa Claus to bring toys at Christmas!” This is not the kind of prayer we will be talking about. “If the only prayer you ever say in your life … Continue reading Sunday May 12, 2024 – Prayer: The Path of Turning to What Matters Most
Join Rev. Kevin Alan Mann and Suzanne Van Houten for the first Sunday of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as they explore what it means to carry multiple identities and social locations. We will share stories of culture, faith, authenticity, belonging and putting up roots in places far from home. We will trace … Continue reading Sunday May 5, 2024 – Wandering Between Two Homelands
The heart of this service will feature an essay by Rabbi Brous, founding and senior rabbi of Ikar, a Jewish community based in Los Angeles, and author of “The Amen Effect.” The essay describes an ancient Jewish pilgrimage ritual that embodies the healing power of showing up for one another in a world of pain. … Continue reading Sunday April 28, 2024 – Train Yourself to Always Show Up
In the Civil Rights Movement, as well as in Gandhi’s struggle for liberation of the Indian people from British rule, spiritual practices have provided resources for building a movement. Today we will explore how the Serenity Prayer can provide a framework for approaching the seemingly overwhelmingly task of cooling the climate. Where do we get … Continue reading Sunday April 21, 2024 – Courage, Serenity and Wisdom in a Changing Climate
Most of us are probably familiar with the song “Amazing Grace.” After telling about the story behind the song, Rev. Laurel will share an experience she had as a chaplain at Highland Hospital that led her to believe it is a kind of conceit not to open our hearts to the gift of grace. Committee … Continue reading Sunday April 14, 2024 – Amazing Grace
As concerned people facing climate change, we often worry over the future of the Earth more than we deeply experience our connection with Her. Through poetry, music, and embodied ritual, we honor our Mother who is the Earth and reconnect with this Divine Source. In this Earth-centering, Pagan-oriented service, find nourishment and joy to fuel … Continue reading Sunday April 7, 2024 – Gaia Devotional
Easter is one of those tricky holidays for Unitarian Universalists. For Christians, Easter celebrates salvation through the grace of God. UUs reject this theology to embrace of a theology of universal salvation, all souls are of worth. The good news of this UU Easter service is that all beings are capable of bringing more beauty … Continue reading Sunday March 31, 2024 – Reclaiming Grace
You won’t want to miss this special service featuring Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and activist Jennifer Berezan as our guest musician. Join Rev. Laurel and Worship Associate Marilyn Schumacher to explore the impact transcendent moments of beauty and awe may have on how we choose to live. The Story for All Ages will be an excerpt … Continue reading Sunday March 24, 2024 – Luminous Eyes
