As we begin a new year together, our worship invites you to reflect on the deep value of friendship as a spiritual practice. In a time of new beginnings and a search for belonging, we’ll explore how friendships shape who we are, support us through change, and help us find our place in the community. … Continue reading The Spiritual Practice of Friendship
Join us as we embark on a new chapter together. The Interim Time is upon us—a space between what was and what will be. Rather than seeing this as a pause, we invite you to experience it as a season of liberation and possibility. Together, we’ll explore how letting go of old boundaries can open … Continue reading You Just Might Learn How to Fly
Reconnect and renew at our September 13th Water Communion, celebrating the themes of Beginning and Belonging. As we gather after summer and launch a vibrant new church year with two services, bring a small amount of water that captures the spirit of your summer—joyful, challenging, or restful. Together, we’ll unite our stories, honor our congregation’s … Continue reading Water Communion
We humans have assumed the role of the most intelligent, civilized and compassionate species on the planet. But given our understanding that we share kinship with billions of other life forms clinging to the strands of the Interdependent Web, we are astonishingly species centric. It’s time to remind ourselves that we are part of a … Continue reading It’s Not All About Us!
While much of American Christianity has merged with the Nationalist political movement, the actual teachings of its central figure, Jesus, are surprisingly aligned with UU values. What did he actually teach?
How ethical donors and foundations are decolonizing philanthropy. When we donate money or time, how do we know we’re actually helping? The movement toward more equitable and sustainable programs is based on the dignity—and participation—of the recipients.
The future is a complicated landscape. Sometimes thinking about the future amazes and delights us, and sometimes it scares and angers us. It is both personal and global. This overview of “futurism and foresight” will orient members of our Unitarian Universalist community to what futurists do and how they do it. It will invite … Continue reading The Future is Plural: The Work of Futuring in Complicated Times
We are shaped and often steered by our environments, our habits, our bodies, and our histories. Rather than trying to correct and compensate for that with more willpower, what could it look and feel like to work with our natures instead of against them?
Do you remember the acronym JETPIG and what it means? Sometimes its the little things that matter. Our small gestures and ways we give back dont have to always be formally recognized. How are you embodying our values in your life today?
Reflections upon the conclusion of a long journey of ministry. This service will be followed by a Farewell Gathering with music, ceremonial dance, and food. Join us at 11:30am on the UUCV lawn for a summer salad and dessert potluck.
