Sundays: 12 noon (CT) in-person and online
Presenters: Loretta Downs and Catherine Luria Service Associate: Dee Dee Camhi Emergencies of many types can surprise us. Loretta Downes will talk about planning for emergencies and death, the forms and documents which are needed and other helpful information.
Presenter: Bob Koches Service Associate: Jane Castleman Taking a holistic approach, this UU sermon challenges our traditional ways of thinking and explores the 7th UU principle and love, through the interconnected lenses of system science, gestalt thinking, and the Japanese concept of finding your purpose, known as ikigai. We’ll explore how these ideas can create a … Continue reading System Science, Love, & the Interconnected Web of Existence
Presenters: Rev. Matt Alspaugh & Rev. D’Vorah Kelley Virtually all religious organizations depend on the efforts of individuals, freely given, with no compensation other than the joy of service. Our fellowship is no different. We’ll take time to reflect on this heart of service that exists in each of us, and how we nurture this … Continue reading “Hearts of Service: Volunteer Appreciation Sunday”
Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh Service Associate: Michael Swords “He is risen,” some of my Christian friends would tell me on Easter Sunday. Christ’s resurrection from the dead is one of the most central elements of Christian faith. Yet we are given few details about the resurrection event itself in the Christian Bible. Instead, the story … Continue reading He Is Risen – Thinking about the Resurrection
Presenters: Pam Cucinell and Colleen Beery Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the Spring Equinox is March 19th. In a world gone mad, how do we restore balance? A recognition of the Equinox emphasizes the importance of daily encounters with our natural world. From her perspective as an astrologer Pamela Cucinell discusses why so many cultures value … Continue reading Let’s Feel Good! Mark the Spring Equinox
Rev. Matt Alspaugh, PresenterCarol Johnson, Service AssociateMarch 17, 2024 Easter is coming. In some Christian circles, the story of Easter is about God’s grace, the unmerited gift of redemption by God through Jesus’ death on the cross. If this kind of grace doesn’t work for most of us, does the idea of grace have any … Continue reading “Transformed by Everyday Grace”
Presenter: Richard Clarke Service Associate: Carol Johnson Richard Clarke explores the transformative power of gratitude to enrich our lives through simple joys and cherished memories. Research underscores the physical and mental benefits of gratitude for older adults, from bolstering immune function to enhancing cognitive well-being. But beyond the science lies a deeper truth: gratitude fosters … Continue reading Cultivating Joy through Gratitude
Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh Service Associate: Carol Johnson A few weeks ago, I mentioned Charles Darwin’s concept of the survival of the fittest leading to the evolution of species, which has been expanded to a kind of social Darwinism, the idea that society is best organized around competition and reward, leading to the survival of … Continue reading Cooperation vs. Competition
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?
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”
