Speaking of Interim Ministry
You’re invited to learn more about Interim Ministry and the important work that we will be doing together over the next two years.
Topic: Journey
Radical Welcoming: Our UUCP Story
We are ready to celebrate our church and dare to call it a radically welcoming space. Come share with us in our endeavor to roll out the welcome mat for our new reverend. We will be looking back to look forward. Welcome Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening … Continue reading Radical Welcoming: Our UUCP Story
The Future Is Good
When each day’s news presents a world full of problems and examples of humans at their very worst, it’s easy to think that the future can only be worse. But such pessimism can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. To make a better future for our descendants, we first have to believe it possible. The future is … Continue reading The Future Is Good
The Future Isn’t Written Yet: Stories of Hope and Perseverance
Through stories from close to home and around the world, this service will explore where we are today and how we view the future. We will reflect on how perseverance and hope can lead to positive change. As writer Rebecca Solnit reminds us, hope isn’t the certainty that everything will turn out well—it’s the recognition … Continue reading The Future Isn’t Written Yet: Stories of Hope and Perseverance
Looking Back to Move Forward
July 12, 10:00 am Service Leader: Loren Brown As we look toward an uncertain future, how can the past give us courage? Through stories from the history of Unitarian Universalism, reflections from longtime members of our own congregation, and an invitation to explore our personal histories, we’ll consider how remembering can become a spiritual practice—one … Continue reading Looking Back to Move Forward
Saying Goodbye is Saying Thank You
Celebrants: Friends Join us for Elizabeth’s last service. There will be fabulous music provided by Jon and Rand, The Chelseas, and Will Fontaine, as well as brief reflections on the gifts given and received in our shared ministry. Prelude: Lover’s Waltz; The Chelseas Welcome Greeting and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening … Continue reading Saying Goodbye is Saying Thank You
Decolonize Your Mind
Euro-centric culture has us believing that certain things work in particular ways. But what happens when we release these paradigms and explore indigenous worldviews? Could we replace capitalism with a gift economy, for example? Or patriarchy with matriarchy? What about truly embracing the concept of Héetewit Wéetés, or “Precious Land”? Welcome Greeting and Announcements Land … Continue reading Decolonize Your Mind
Leaderless Movements
Human organizations are often structured as hierarchies with empowered leaders at the top and obedient followers below. Nature, however, consists largely of self-organizing systems that achieve incredible things without any central authority or decision-maker. Let’s explore how we can similarly self-organize for social change in ways that decenter authority and better reflect our values of … Continue reading Leaderless Movements
Table Church: Flower Communion
After the success of Cornbread Communion last November, we’re now going to try using the same format for our annual Flower Communion service. Rather than sitting together in the sanctuary, we’ll be dividing into small groups of 6-8 to sit at tables located all around the church building. Each table will have a worship leader, … Continue reading Table Church: Flower Communion
Bridging and Blessing
Our annual service celebrating the growth and development of the children and young adults in our community. We’ll celebrate transitions in the lives of our young people- from the youngest who are ready to shift from the nursery to RE classes through those graduating from High School. If you have a graduating senior please contact … Continue reading Bridging and Blessing