Archives: Services

Do Unitarian Universalists Pray?

Presenters: Rev. D’Vorah Kelley and Kathy Varty As Unitarian Universalists we often come together to explore various spiritual practices. In this service we will explore the many facets of prayer, while recognizing the diversity of beliefs within our community. We will create sacred space where we can reflect, connect, and find inspiration. about why and … Continue reading Do Unitarian Universalists Pray?

“Spaciousness of Belief”

Rev. Matt Alspaugh, PresenterDee Dee Camhi, Service Associate What attracts so many of us Unitarian Universalism in the first place, and why we stay, is that the UU tradition allow a wide latitude for spiritual belief and practice, and the tradition encourages wide and deep spiritual exploration. How did we come to value freedom of … Continue reading “Spaciousness of Belief”

“Happiness”

June Wilson, Presenter Cat Barnett, Service Associate Everyone wants to be happy. This service will explore information about happiness from scholars, philosophers and ordinary people concerning how we can create more happiness in our own lives and spread happiness to others.

“A Larger Love”

Rev. Matt Alspaugh, PresenterD’Vorah Kelley, Service Associate It’s a few days before Valentine’s Day, which for most of us folks from the north is a celebration of romantic love. Here in Mexico, Valentine’s Day is much broader, a celebration of familial love, and love for friends, a larger love. In this service, we will consider … Continue reading “A Larger Love”

The Power Of Connection

Presenter: Rev. Tim BoeveService Associate: Rev. D’Vorah Kelley Author Brené Brown writes that “Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” However, the most important and first connection we must … Continue reading The Power Of Connection

Inspired

Presenter: Rev. Scott Cooper Service Associate: Cat Barnett It’s become a tradition at year’s end at the Houston church to reflect on lives we may look toward for inspiration, especially those individuals who passed away the previous year. Then, just two weeks later, the United States sets aside a Monday to reflect on the life … Continue reading Inspired

“Your Year To Live”

Presenter: Rev. Gary Kowalski Service Associate: Eric Luria It’s a truism that everyone knows they are going to die, but no one really believes it.  This morning our guest speaker Reverend Gary Kowalski suggests that embracing mortality can be a doorway to richer and more abundant living.  Gary is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School … Continue reading “Your Year To Live”

Stories and Carols

Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh Service Associate: Annie Morris For our Christmas Eve service, we’ll have a variation of the traditional “Lessons and Carols” service, with some stories that might be a little, um, atypical, and a lesson certainly different from the familiar mashup of the two versions of Jesus’ birth (in the gospels of Matthew … Continue reading Stories and Carols

“Let the Mystery Be”

Presenter: Rev. Matt AlspaughService Associate: June Wilson This time of year, with its increasing darkness and cooler days (at least in the northern hemisphere) plus the numerous holidays, invites us to ponder mystery. What are the deep questions for which we don’t have answers, some for which we may never find answers? What is the … Continue reading “Let the Mystery Be”