Sundays: 12 noon (CT) in-person and online
Rev. Matt Alspaugh and Trudy Crippen will discuss how and why Christianity and Catholicism are considered different religions in Mexico, as well as in much of the world. We will also discuss the impact this has had on some of our local charities.
The presentation will provide insights and information on ethical eating from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. The focus will be on seeing animals as sentient beings, worthy of compassion and freedom from suffering. Presenters are Barley Donahue and Sandy Wallin.
Ernest Hemingway once said, “Courage is grace under pressure.” Perhaps with this statement, he knew that courage covers more territory than the battlefield or the bullfighting ring. In this service we explore other kinds of courage, including the courage to say no. How do we make choices, how do we act, when external pressure pushes … Continue reading Grace Under Pressure
“Leap like a lunatic. Over the chasm below Erupting as you go. Your true self awaits you and you will know.” These words by Minneapolis poet and artist Jane Evershed will set the tone for our annual service focusing on stewardship and giving. It is said a congregation ́s morality is reflected in its annual … Continue reading The Great Leap of Faith
This service will be a combined UU/Jewish Chavarah presentation to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Bryan Kaplan, Dee Dee Camhi, and numerous participants from the Chavarah will present the service. In an hour and a half, Chavurah Chapala and the Unitarian Fellowship take us from Erev Rosh Hashanah to Yom … Continue reading Jewish High Holidays
Local author & historian David Ellison will speak on the history of Mexican Independence day and the heroes of the revolution. Lynn Cleek will be the Service Leader.
Although western culture reveres the idea of the rugged individualist, the reality is that we all depend on our groups to survive and thrive. It is our belonging to families, communities, nations, and ultimately the world that makes life worthwhile. What and to whom do we belong, and why? We’ll explore the nature of belonging, … Continue reading Belonging
A mini, one act play written in the style of magical realism by Janice Kimball. Introduction by Ted Shaw, life coach and author of The Magic of Wonder. Starring Bob Koches and Janice Kimball. Kathy Koches will be the Service Leader.
Kamala Beaulieu is a local meditation practitioner, born in India. She will speak about universal consciousness and meditation. Carol Johnson will be the service leader.
-The Water Communion is a Unitarian Universalist tradition celebrating the coming together of the community of people from different places. The water symbolizes that sense that, while we are separate, we are also united, that our ultimate ends will be as one. Come celebrate this ritual with us, either at the fellowship hall or on … Continue reading As the Rivers Flow to the Sea – Water Communion
