Family, Faith and Making Connections
We’re more alike than we are unalike.We’re examining our origins and beyond!
Speaker: Ronnie Mars
The Root of All Evil: a sermon about capitalism, evil, and money.
The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson may be our text. The author dedicated the book to his doctoral supervisor who wrote: “It is easier to imagine the end of the world than to imagine the end of capitalism.”
Good Grief: Embracing Grief and the Trouble with Not Doing So
We experience grief after people who are dear to us die. Yet there are pressures to quickly “get over it” and “move on.” If we succumb to the them, the suppressed response will likely return to bite us and may be transferred across generations. That’s an evil that does not serve us. We’ll look back … Continue reading Good Grief: Embracing Grief and the Trouble with Not Doing So
Lessons and Carols
Join us on the morning of Christmas Eve for a “lessons and carols” service featuring stories of Unitarian Universalist contributions to the way we celebrate Christmas today. We will hold a single service this morning at 10:30am. This morning service is the only one available over Zoom today. You may also join us in person. … Continue reading Lessons and Carols
Does democracy begin at home?
The “Father Knows Best” family structure is still around in U.S. families. It’s difficult to change culture, even if we think we have embraced household equity and fairness. Are there links between authoritarian households and political views?
Olympia Brown: A Universalist Origin Story
In 1863, Olympia Brown was ordained as a Universalist minister, becoming the first woman to be ordained with the official approval of a national denomination. Her journey to win that right on behalf of women was beset by setbacks, scorn, and ridicule. Not only did she prevail, but she didn’t rest on those laurels: she … Continue reading Olympia Brown: A Universalist Origin Story
Water Ingathering
We return to two services this morning after several covid years of a single service! Join us for this “annual” ingathering service as we make room for more people to attend in person. Both services will be accessible online as well. You are invited to bring water that holds special meaning for you. Like a … Continue reading Water Ingathering
An Injury to All
How do we respond when the religion of Capitalism clashes with our core principles? As we look ahead to Labor Day, we celebrate!
Other People’s Journey
Each passerby is living a life as complex as our own. We may not recognize it, but we influence the journey of others. Let us be attentive to how we affect another as we care for our intertwined life.
Salvation and the Divine Feminine
Earth based traditions and prophetic women’s voices offer us roots, wings, and unique insights into our collective liberation.