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.”
When the hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition, was published in 1993, the hymn by that title was the most sung hymn by our congregations (thus printed as the first hymn in the book). What did we mean by it when it was sung prior to 1993 and what do we mean by it now?
Because of snow, we didn’t get to celebrate the nonviolent movement for Civil Rights in America on January 14th, so will do it this morning. The children will attend Religious Education classes after the Story for All Ages.
What do we mean when we say, as we have been this month, that “by our own authority, we change the world?” How do we find that authority? How do we find the center from which we can speak our truths?
We will hold a single candlelight service on Christmas eve, with music, stories, and candles. This service cannot be broadcast over Zoom because of the low lighting. Please join us in person at 7:00pm for the combined celebration of Winter Solstice and Christmas Eve. The service will end with music; no social hour to follow … Continue reading Candelight Christmas Eve
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
What is the place of silence in a world at war? As we enter this holiday season, wars are raging and violence abounds. How do we work for peace and the cessation of violence? How do we find peace and silence?
Inner peace is one of the goals of spiritual practice. Sages and prophets have used silence to achieve that internal peace. By silencing the surface chatter, we can begin to hear a deeper voice. Silence is our theme this month, and we begin by exploring the spiritual practice of listening.
Whether you’re spending time with your family this week or not, your family of origin plays a big role in how you became who you are. We’ll prepare in worship for the presence or absence of family this week.
or at least that’s our vision of democracy, including the democratic institution of this free church.
