UUs often talk about earth-centered spirituality, but what would it mean to practice a spirituality rooted in actual earth–the very literal ground of our being? Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar preaching with Worship Leader Katie N.P. Music from Mary R. and a Time for All Ages from Tara T. AV Tech services from Jon N. Potluck … Continue reading Dirt (Earth-Centered Spirituality)
When we “speak of the devil,” who or what are we speaking of? One of Yahweh’s archangels? A cunning manipulator? The personification of evil? An avatar of depravity who teases out humankind’s basest instincts? Did the devil make you do it? How has the looming image of Satan/the devil influenced religion, society, culture, and our … Continue reading Speak of the Devil
Trystan Reese is a transgender storyteller whose journey of love and resilience has delighted audiences worldwide. He’ll be bringing that story to our congregation, and we are overjoyed to welcome him as he shares his experiences of transgender pregnancy and what it was like to carry that pregnancy publicly in 2017. Trystan is based in … Continue reading How We Do Family: Transgender Possibilities in 2025
One of the most popular UU bumper stickers states “The answer is to question.” We are an inherently curious bunch. For decades, inquisitive researchers have been trying to figure out the science of our human “urge to know,” and to decipher the way in which questioning happens. They’ve discovered that what is unique about human … Continue reading A Curious Bunch – Question Box Service
In 1849, famed Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau wrote his renowned essay on Civil Disobedience. In it he argued, “All men (sic) recognize the right of revolution; that is, the right to refuse allegiance to and to resist the government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.” This essay has inspired Gandhi, Martin … Continue reading Marching Towards Walden: Thoreau and Civil Disobedience in 2025
Have you ever noticed that all of the stories in our lives that we re-write tend to have happier endings, sometimes even mythic? What is the allure of imagining do-overs of glory? This morning, we’ll explore how the very modern preoccupation of imagining alternate selves can be fuel for fantasy and escape, but also fodder … Continue reading Sliding Doors and the Lives We Didn’t Live
The great spiritual traditions all tell us to love our neighbor. However, in this political moment, it isn’t easy. Some of our neighbors infuriate, distress, and embarrass us. It feels like a great leap to try and love them. In this service, we will explore ways to break through to love those we find disagreeable. … Continue reading How to Love Your Neighbor
This Father’s Day, we honor our dads and the various ways they show love, guidance, and strength. We’ll look at a few well-known fathers whose examples continue to inspire. With humor and heart, we’ll reflect on how we appreciate our dads and the lasting influence they have on our lives. This will be a celebration … Continue reading Thank You, Dad
In the still lingering aftermath of a pandemic, with our country in turmoil, and with the world in such chaos, do we still know how to engage in “wish-craft?” What is the difference between wishes and hopes? Without shutting out what is real around us, how might we recharge the rainbow connection of wishes, wonder, and … Continue reading Wishing Boats and Summertime Wonder
Twenty-five years ago, the UUA revised its outdated About your Sexuality program and created OWL (Our Whole Lives). Over the years, some have called OWL “radical” because it is radically honest about the spectrum of sexuality and the dimensions of healthy relationships. It pioneered a normalized, non-apologetic view of sexuality for learners from childhood to … Continue reading Celebrating OWL and Sacred Sexuality
