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!
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.
James Luther Adams was born in Ritzville, WA?! Half a century after JLA wrote about the 5 Smooth Stones, what is relevant still?
“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
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
It can feel hard to know what to do when the world is falling apart. I’ll explore some options this morning.
Is it wrong to feel okay when the world is not? We’ll wrestle with the moral dimensions of emotion in hard times—and how tending to joy can become an act of resistance.
As Brené Brown tells us, “Perfectionism is a hustle.” Who are we working so hard to impress?
Two subjects to avoid in polite company. I’m going to talk about them this morning and what our religion has to do with our politics.
Within the taxonomy of close relationships, naming them and expanding who and what is included within our inner circle leads to fresh appreciation, gratitude, and care. Who (or what) are among your oddkin? Does recognizing them shift your perception? As summer travels (far or near) beckon, might you make some oddkin connections that change how … Continue reading Kith, Kin, and Oddkin: What’s in a Name and Does It Matter?
