There is enthusiastically pursued education, learning required of us, and hard-won growth from unexpected suffering. What kind of graduation are we all having this year from the school of life? Second Hour Small Groups TED TALKS, led by Josh Ashley in the Library Pagan Pathways, led by Trudie Griffin in the Front of Sanctuary Choir … Continue reading Graduation for the Rest of Us
This will be a multigenerational service. How do we tell the differences among a harmless exercise of the imagination, a destructive, irrational fantasy, and a worthwhile near-impossible dream? Once we figure that out, what next? Second Hour Small Groups Buddhistarians, led by Melissa Hallet Extra, Extra: Current News Headlines: What are UUs called to do?, … Continue reading Living the Impossible Dream
Life is a series of journeys. Some we plan and others we take only because we were pushed into them. How do we know where to go, how to get there, what to pack and who to travel with? Are we on a vacation, a pilgrimage, a visit, or an adventure? What will we find … Continue reading Are We There Yet
As the Earth travels around the sun in its seasonal dance, we arrive at the fullness of Spring around the beginning of May. Come celebrate new life and rediscover your inner child as we lift up the Maypole! Second Hour Groups TED TALKS, led by Josh Ashley in the Library Pagan Pathways, led by Trudie … Continue reading May Day
Let’s gather to celebrate our children’s program, our RE volunteers, our wonderful families and our beautiful children! Our gifted RE Director Liz Wilkins and Rev. Ruth will lead a joyful, energetic experience and we might all even learn something! Stay for our Congregational Meeting after the service. No Adult Small Groups Today. Following one of … Continue reading Educate, Explore, Expand
Don’t look so surprised! Your minister is expecting a lot of you, and a lot of herself! This is no time to sit down and rest! We’ve got enthusiasm, energy, hopes and dreams! Let’s keep moving, keep dreaming, keep on keeping on. As we grow our fellowship, we grow the vital UU influence on the … Continue reading The Minister Is Expecting . . . It’s Not What You Think!
Easter is a celebration of the triumph of life over death! UUs can find lots to celebrate in the seasonal observance of the rebirth of springtime. It’s also a good time to support LGBTQIA folk amid a lot of nasty public and political oppression. So put on your rainbow bonnet and let’s show our colors! … Continue reading In your Rainbow Bonnet
Rabbi Jesus and the Buddha both shared some similar words of wisdom. Like multiple consultations leading to the same diagnosis, finding wisdom and guidance from multiple sources can be comforting and inspiring when we are feeling the weight of the world bearing down. (recorded Feb. 26) Second Hour Adult Religious Exploration Porch Swing, Your Response, … Continue reading Jesus and Buddha Walk into a Bar
I might have remained Methodist all my life had it not been for . . . well it’s a long story, just like most stories about faith development and discovery. In a fellowship espousing a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, most of us have tales to tell. How did I become a … Continue reading A Mid-Life Unitarian Universalist
What a great time to be part of this fellowship! So many great people to know! So many interesting things going on! To keep our momentum and expand our outreach, we need to live out our membership promises of generously giving our time, talent and financial resources. We are depending on each other for the … Continue reading We Pledge to Each Other
