We remember them. -Roland B. Gittelsohn
We are the living legacies of those who have gone before. This service will offer the opportunity to reflect on the nature and shape of the legacies we embody, and to express our gratitude for those we love who have … read more.
When I think of belonging, I think of the biblical creation story of Adam and Eve. At one point, we all belonged to the same happy family, right? Yet as I look around today, we all seem so divided. We will explore the Bible’s explanation … read more.
Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take responsibility from there.
– Gary Snyder
Many Native American cultures, including the peoples of the Palouse, cultivate an intimate relationship with the landscape. Values, mythology, and ways of life are rooted in a deep understanding of … read more.
The ancient question, ‘Who am I?’ inevitably leads to a deeper one: ‘Whose am I?’ – because there is no identity outside of relationship. -Douglas Steer
Relationships shape us, transform us, send us. None of us exist in a vacuum. How do we balance our need … read more.
Rachel Maxwell, Congregational Stewardship Consultant who works with UU Congregations, will lead us in a service about our future. Rachel writes, “ The theme of my service will be about how a community on a mission can create the future they envision through creative generosity– … read more.
Before we were known as the UUCP, our beloved community had a different name and a different location. Members will share the UUCP origin story, beginning with our roots on the Washington State University campus.
When we put down ideas of what life should be like, we are free to wholeheartedly say yes to our life as it is. -Tara Brach
There are certain myths, fairytales and cultural tropes that have shaped our expectations of what it means to be human. … read more.
Water links us to our neighbor in a way more profound and complex than any other. -John Thorson
During our annual ingathering service, we’ll reflect on the different shapes water takes, from drops of rain to the mighty ocean. We’ll create a river to represent our … read more.
Black people. I love you. I love us. Our lives matter. -Alicia Garza
Five years ago, when protests erupted in Ferguson, MO, in response to the shooting of Michael Brown, Elizabeth traveled to St. Louis to bear witness and support the new “Black Lives Matter” movement. … read more.
…the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. –T. S. Eliot
In this third sermon focusing on the gifts of sabbatical, Elizabeth will share her insights into shifts and changes in her call. … read more.
