The Path to Belonging
Reflections from three speakers on finding the places where we are truly welcome.
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Humanizing our Culture and Transforming the World
“Builders” develop, organize, and implement ideas, practices, people, and resources in service to collective vision, according to Deepa Iyer. Tom Schade suggestions our organization shouldn’t be about ourselves alone, but about changing ourselves and changing the world. A congregational meeting between services will be held to adopt a new vision statement.
The Secret Language of Connection
Ever wonder why a conversation went SO wrong? Charles Duhigg, in the book, Supercommunicators, explores this topic, and helps us learn how to improve our connections through conversation. Practice sessions based on the book will take place in October. You can borrow the book from the UUCV Servetus library to get ready for those practice … Continue reading The Secret Language of Connection
Water Ingathering – Multigenerational
We gather like drops of dew, raindrops in a cloud, water rushing in a stream, and groundwater pulled up from a well. You are invited to bring water from whatever source to this annual celebration of water and life, as we begin a new church year (with two worship services). Children and youth will join … Continue reading Water Ingathering – Multigenerational
The Unsung Hymnal – New Edition!
The UUA launched its new, virtual hymnal at GA in June. In this service, we will take a look at this new resource, and sing brand new songs, newly composed for this hymnal. I’m sure you’ll come away with a new favorite! This is our last summer worship at 10:30 am. Next Sunday we will … Continue reading The Unsung Hymnal – New Edition!
Non-judgment and Healing
I received more positive feedback on a sermon entitled “No Judgement Zone.” This is my reflection about why that is, and how non-judgement can lead to healing our traumas.
Five Smooth Stones of Religious Liberalism
James Luther Adams was born in Ritzville, WA?! Half a century after JLA wrote about the 5 Smooth Stones, what is relevant still?
Spotting the Men
“Are Men OK?” was The Nation magazine’s title in April 2025. It highlights content and conversation not enough of us are engaged in, even within our personal spheres. ‘Where are the men?’ is a frequent question in certain circles, often let to rest unanswered. Let’s explore how we all might better “spot” the men in … Continue reading Spotting the Men
How We Do Family: Transgender Possibilities in 2025
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
What are WE going to do about it all?!
It can feel hard to know what to do when the world is falling apart. I’ll explore some options this morning.