Celebrant: Julie Skyving In her books Emergent Strategy and Pleasure Activism, adrienne maree brown outlines a deeply relational and compassionate approach to the work of collective liberation. She invites us to cultivate the capacity to listen deeply, speak honestly, and find ways to move forward in formations that are instinctual and organic. Watch the service … Continue reading Imagination and Murmuration
In February, we’ll be keeping company with a number of black feminists…this service will explain why before exploring some of the work of bell hooks. Her love ethic provides a foundation for justice work that is both inspiring and sustainable. Welcome and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: Be … Continue reading Loving Justice
Celebrant: Brandi Urie Hannah Arendt wrote, “…education…is where we decide whether we love our children enough…to prepare them in advance for the task of renewing a common world.” Yet our education is under unprecedented stress right now. What might we do to help? Welcome and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words … Continue reading Renewing a Common World
Celebrant: Krista Kramer In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we’ll reflect on the related concepts of equality, equity, justice and inclusion. What are the strategies that help us build a better society? Welcome and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: Be the Change, from the Social Justice … Continue reading Equality, Equity, Justice, Inclusion
Celebration of the light returning to our winter days has been an integral part of human existence throughout time and throughout various faiths. Today we will think about the traditions of Hanukkah and the Solstice, as well as the light our children bring into our future with a nod to Santa Lucia. These are not … Continue reading Season of Light Returning
In our community, we each contribute gifts of time, talent and treasure. The choice as to what and how much to give lies with each individual. Yet somehow, the whole is so much more than the sum of its parts! Join in this celebration of all that we make possible with and for one another. … Continue reading The Sum of the Parts
What are the practices and habits of thought that help us cultivate a generous spirit? And what blooms in us and in the world when we make the choice to do so? Celebrant: Dana Dolsen Welcome and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: #1009, Meditation on Breathing Time for … Continue reading Cultivating a Generous Spirit
Celebrant: Dr. Leanne Parker All creatures great and small, are a part of the Interdependent Web of Life. Those we have domesticated, however, hold a special place in our hearts. They’ve also played a key role in the evolution of our societies. Bring your pet (or a photo- graph of your pet) to church and … Continue reading All Creatures (Pet Blessing)
We remember them… This is our annual service to remember and evoke the legacies of those whom we have loved and lost. Celebrant: Karen Jennings Welcome and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: #1010, Oh, We Give Thanks Time for All Ages: Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After … Continue reading Stones of Remembrance
20th century Unitarian A. Powell Davies once said, “Life is just a chance to grow a soul.” What does this mean? And how might one go about growing one’s soul? Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens Welcome and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: #1020, Wowoya Time for All … Continue reading To Grow a Soul
