Celebrant: Jen Elliott Centered on the poem by the brilliant Amanda Gorman, we will reflect together on the ways we have risen, are rising, and must continue to rise to defend and protect our precious planet. Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: #163, For the Earth Forever Turning Time … Continue reading Earthrise
Celebrant: Mark Willis Medieval Christians proclaimed the ‘kingdom” of God, placing God, or the Divine, at the top of a hierarchy that also theorized that humans were more sacred than plants and animals, and men were more sacred than women. We are still suffering the consequences of this misguided idea. A more accurate reflection of … Continue reading Celebrating the Kin-dom
Celebrant: Martha Schmidt Our congregation has been hosting Family Promise for twelve years now. This powerful model for combatting houseleasness offers us many opportunities to act with love and generosity. How has this practice changed us, as individuals and a community? Welcome Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: #1009, Meditation … Continue reading Family Promise: Love as a verb
Celebrant: Martha Schmidt On the 60th anniversary of his death, we’ll reflect on the story of the Rev. James Reeb, a Unitarian minister killed in Selma because of his participation in the Civil Rights Movement. How might his life inspire us to deeper commitment and greater courage? What lessons might we learn that can help … Continue reading Remembering James Reeb
While daily life in the world demands effort, an effortless path of deep meditation naturally permits awareness to access more silent and settled states within. Regardless of age, lifestyle, language, or belief, an authentic method of meditation allows any person to begin to experience the healing peace of turning attention inward toward depth and increasing … Continue reading The Principle of Effortlessness
Celebrant: Nancy Nelson Special Guests: Kristine Petterson & Meggan Baumgartner Dance. Yoga. Tai Chi. Qi Gong. Mindful movement supports not just our physical health, but our mental health and offers a pathway for spiritual growth. How might moving our bodies help us move through challenging and disturbing times? Welcome Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting … Continue reading Moving Through
Celebrant: Michelle Hazen Special Guest: Jessica Swan EEG’s show that sound can have a profound effect on our brain activity, impacting our mood, our clarity of thought, and our sense of wellbeing. Join us as we explore the power of sound and share a sound bath meditation led by Jessica Swan. Welcome Greeting and Announcements … Continue reading The Power of Sound
Special Guest: Kat Clancy Creating art allows us to transform trauma and other difficult emotions into beauty. Also? It’s fun! Join us for this exploration of the ways creative play positively impacts our brains and our spirits. Welcome Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: #1000, Morning Has Come Offertory … Continue reading The Healing Power of Creativity
We’ve heard about generational trauma, the way patterns of harm can ripple through a family tree. But what about strength? And wisdom? Can connecting to our ancestors’ stories help us find courage and take action in the present? Welcome Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: #1007, There’s a … Continue reading Generational Resilience and Resistance
Special Guest: Danielle Watson Celebrant: Mark Willis In the words of the Rev. Mark Belletini, our bodies are a good gift. It behooves us, then, to pay attention to both the wisdom and the needs of our physical self. How do we listen to and support our bodies in times of stress and difficulty? Welcome Greeting … Continue reading This Good Gift
