Sacred Spaces
Rev Katie Larsell preaching with worship leader Jeanne M. A Story for All Ages from Tara T. Music by Micah S. A/V services provided by Ayla B.
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Homecoming. Days of Turning: The Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Rev Lynn Ungar preaching with Worship Leader Cynthia H. A Story for All Ages from Tara T. A/V services provided by Jon N. Homecoming at Eastrose Choir singing. Jessica will sing solo.
The Body as Sacred
You are not your body, but who are you without it? Your body is the most honest and loyal companion you can have in this life. Your mind will lie to you all day long, but your body will never lie to or betray you. Let’s explore this relationship we have with our body and … Continue reading The Body as Sacred
What Makes Us Human, Pt. 1 – Artifice
What is artificial? What of the fake, the processed, the engineered, the synthetic, the unreal – isn’t all of that bad, to be shunned and pushed away for the sake of our purity and sanity? Is Eden the place we really think it is? And what does intention and the artificial have to do with … Continue reading What Makes Us Human, Pt. 1 – Artifice
Spiritual Touchstones: Faith – A Process That Influences the Way We Live
This Sunday Eastrose Fellowship will debut a new service format titled Spiritual Touchstones. The topic of the day will be “Faith: A Process That Influences the Way We Live.” Spiritual Touchstones will be presented on the fourth Sunday of every month. This will be a quieter, more intimate, and more personal format. It will feature … Continue reading Spiritual Touchstones: Faith – A Process That Influences the Way We Live
Reverence for Life
What does it mean to live with integrity–to know your values and to live in the deepest accord with those touchstones? The remarkable life of Dr. Albert Schweitzer gives us a glimpse into what true integrity might look like. Rev Lynn Ungar preaching with worship leader Cynthia H. Music by Mary R. and A Time … Continue reading Reverence for Life
What If Our Egos Have It Wrong: A Look at the Mystical Experience
What does it mean to call oneself a mystic? What is a mystical experience? What might we learn from mystical experiences about the nature of our lives and the mystery that surrounds them? Marjorie dives into these questions. Marjorie Speirs speaking with Worship Leader Jeanne Mooney. Music by Mary R. and A Time for … Continue reading What If Our Egos Have It Wrong: A Look at the Mystical Experience
Where Can UU’s Turn in Times of Trouble?
In the face of life’s inevitable travails, many Christians rely on a loving God to watch over them and hold out hope for a better life in the hereafter. But most of us UU’s find it hard to accept these conventional sources of solace. Where, then, can we turn when times get rough? Join Elaine … Continue reading Where Can UU’s Turn in Times of Trouble?
Getting Grounded in Space and Time
Where we live has a deep and unusual history. Being aware of the majesty of events that shape our world adds to the sense of awe and wonder that our place and time offers. Awe and Wonder are close emotional cousins to Joy and are an important part of finding a sense of peace and place. Keene Clay speaking with worship leader Cynthia … Continue reading Getting Grounded in Space and Time
The House at Pooh Corner
Internet memes are full of supposed bits of wisdom traded between Pooh and Piglet–none of which are actually true to Milne’s writing. But it might just be that the denizens of Pooh Corner do have something to teach us. Who knows more about beginner’s mind than a Bear of Very Little Brain? Rev Lynn Ungar … Continue reading The House at Pooh Corner