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
James Luther Adams was born in Ritzville, WA?! Half a century after JLA wrote about the 5 Smooth Stones, what is relevant still?
It can feel hard to know what to do when the world is falling apart. I’ll explore some options this morning.
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.
This service will wrap up our 2024-25 exploration of the newly adopted values of Unitarian Universalism.
We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish withdignity, love, and compassion.
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.”
It matters that we come together each Sunday. Together we nourish each others’ spirits and help heal the world. These days it is easy to succumb to a sense of despair and worry. Let us consider the spiritual practice of generosity grounded in gratitude — it’s simple but not easy. How can we strengthen the … Continue reading Generosity and Appreciation: An Antidote to Scarcity and Despair
When we adopted new languge to describe our faith, we put love at the center. As the congregation works to define its vision, we welcome new ideas and new members. This service is all about generosity and the future of the UU Church of Vancouver.
We all need a foundation of love on which to thrive and grow. Love, by its very nature, connects us. In this culture of separation, we can seek and re-build a foundation of love and connection.
