Curious about What’s Next
We, the congregation and I, (the world, too) are facing some big changes. How do we remain open to them and not prematurely shut-off opportunities?
Speaker: Rev. Kathryn A. Bert
Flower Festival
1923 in Europe and 2026 in the United States have too much in common. You’re invited to bring a flower to this service that celebrates difference and challenges the principles of fascism. If you worship online, feel free to send a photograph of your flower to flowers@uucvan.org
“Curiouser and curiouser” cried Alice
In this increasingly strange and bizarre world, how do we remain curious and not acclimate ourselves to the terrors and injustice we daily witness?
What if we act as if we love the future?
asks Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of What if We Get it Right? As we approach Earth Day 2026, let’s explore the possibilities of this moment.
Embracing Possibility, Embracing God
Embracing possibility is about embracing the mystery, which some name as God. Ours is a theology that embraces possibility by treating faith not as a settled inheritance but as an open question. It refuses to limit the sacred to what previous generations could articulate, trusting instead that the future is spiritually generative, that human consciousness … Continue reading Embracing Possibility, Embracing God
Easter Sunday: The Velveteen Rabbit, an All Ages service
Come enjoy a Reader’s Theater production of the 1922 classic featuring actors of all ages and the UUCV choir in a story of death and resurrection. This will be Rev. Kathryn’s fourth and final time sharing this story with the congregation, a tradition begun in 2020 during lockdown.
The Values of Money: Building Bridges to the Future.
Our church budget reflects our values. How will we build bridges to the future with the money we raise for the next budget year? We will welcome new members this morning in celebration of our values.
“Running through the Thistles”
The classic book (in the church world only) explores how ministries end. As I’m retiring end of July, it seemed about time we talked about the ending.
Jane Austen & me
In recent years, I’ve been more and more troubled by my attraction to the novels of Jane Austen. In this Jane Austen & me. In this sermon, I’ll explore this discomfort and some of my discoveries. Our theme this month is “Paying Attention” and wow! does Jane Austen pay attention to people and relationships.
Democracy in Action
democracy was an experiment, and for it to survive, we must continue to experiment and innovate. Please join us this morning for a case study in the democratic process.