Video Available – One important takeaway from our work with Interim DRE Sandra Greenfield is the understanding that future generations of our church have different needs, wants, and gifts than the generations before them. If we want to be a truly multi-generational community that loves and supports people of all ages, we need to learn … Continue reading From Age to Age
For generations, our Universalist and Unitarian ancestors-in-faith sought to grow the Beloved Community by fostering “the continuity of human development in all worlds, or, the progress of humanity onward and upward forever.” And yet, we know that progress is never linear, that there are always setbacks and disappointments along the way. How do we temper … Continue reading “Onward and Upward”
On May 12, 1961, the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church of America merged to form our combined faith and the Unitarian Universalist Association. On this, the 60th anniversary of that merger, we will remember that history, reflect on how far our faith has gone, and explore a vision of the next 60 years … Continue reading “Looking Forward, Looking Back”
This Mother’s Day, join us for a service that explores the history of this celebration, honors the tension and complexity of this day, and celebrates the ways that we all can engage with love and nurturing. This Sunday we will also welcome three new members into our church family! Video Link
Unitarian Universalism is a relatively new approach to religion, and also has ancient roots. What is the thread that connects us to our past and informs how we approach our future? And how does being aware of this thread help us live our lives today? Rev. AJ van Tine is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist and … Continue reading “The Progressive Religious Impulse”
For Unitarian Universalists, Christmas Eve is a night of celebration and wonder. We remember that each night a child is born is a holy night and that we are connected to one another through ancient tradition and ritual. Join us for this special evening service of lessons and carols and the beloved ritual of lighting … Continue reading “Christmas Eve”
The Winter Solstice is the threshold where we pass from longer nights to longer days. This is a sweet and sacred time. In community we reflect and imagine as we cross this threshold together. Join us for this ritual of firelight, sharing, and song. Video Link
Across culture and religious tradition, at this time of the year people of faith honor those who have died and connect more deeply with their ancestors. In this year where we have experienced so much death and grief, we need now more than ever space and time to hold the memory of those beloveds lost. … Continue reading “Remembrance Sunday”
This week, Martha Barnette, the co-host of NPRs “A Way With Words”, will lead our worship service. She will reflect on her dad’s personal story of being born into abject poverty in the mountains of North Carolina — literally in a log cabin! — and his journey to becoming a Baptist theologian and civil-rights activist. … Continue reading “You Never Know Who is Listening”
This Sunday, I will join many other religious leaders throughout the country in honoring the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I will focus on the legacy of his life and work as it casts light on the political and social scene of our society today. I look forward to … Continue reading In Tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
