Congregational Resilience and Continuity
We’ve been through many changes and have more to come. Hear from our former Intern Minister, Jennifer Springsteen, and current minister about how congregations thrive in these trying times.
Speaker: Alexis Balkowitsch
The Spirit of the Christmas Tree: A Musical Intergenerational Worship Service
This service, created by Joyce Poley and Frank Henning, will re-enact the story of Jesus’ birth within our liberal religious context and understanding. Original songs and costumes will make this a memorable pageant you won’t want to miss.
Sacred Belonging for All People
A reflection on the housing crisis and its effect on people.
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
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?
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.
Politics and Religion
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.
Love JETPIG: a reflection on our values
This service will wrap up our 2024-25 exploration of the newly adopted values of Unitarian Universalism.
A Fair World
We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish withdignity, love, and compassion.
Being and Interbeing
I love that language is generative. That is, when we don’t have a word for something, we can invent one. This morning I specifically want to look at the terms “interbeing” from Thich Nhat Hanh and “Nosotroficación” in Spanish which can be roughly translated into “We-ification.”