Flower Communion
The Flower Ceremony is a celebration of the beauty and diversity of the world around us and the beauty and diversity among the people around us. 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of this UU celebration.
Archives: Services
“Flashes of Delight”
Rev. Matt AlspaughMichael Swords, Service Associate Oftentimes life offers up little gifts of joy and delight, sometimes unexpected, even intense, oftentimes brief, though the warm memory of such gifts lingers. Like a gemstone we hold up to sunlight, the delight sparkles in unexpected patterns. Delight is rarely something that we can make happen, beyond our … Continue reading “Flashes of Delight”
“Taizé Service – on Forgiveness”
Presenter: Cat Barnett Service Associate: Heidi MacLennan .A contemplative service with songs, readings, meditation and no sermon on the theme of forgiveness
“Creative Genius”
Rev. Matt Alspaugh Deb Gang, Service Associate In ancient Rome, genius was the deity associated with a person. A particularly strong genius could give a person great powers for achievement, hence they too, were called geniuses. We continue to think of genius as an individual trait, but it seems creative ideas often emerge from community … Continue reading “Creative Genius”
“Where Will We Experience the Divine in Our Time?”
David Rosh: Presenter Jane Castleman: Service Associate Creation spirituality, the deep awe and wonder we experience in nature, is the oldest spiritual tradition in our world. How then can it be that the ecological balance of our planet is so out of balance, its health in such jeopardy? How did creation spirituality lose its centrality? … Continue reading “Where Will We Experience the Divine in Our Time?”
“All Work and No Play”
Rev. Matt AlspaughBarley Donahue, Service Associate There’s a story in anthropology circles about the Baining people in New Guinea, who are apparently the only culture in the world who discourage their children from playing. But later evidence suggests this isn’t quite true. Every culture makes space for play. What is so essential about play for … Continue reading “All Work and No Play”
FROM THE INSIDE: WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT LAKESIDE’S FESTIVALS – THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING OUR MEXICAN HOSTS.
Local artist and writer, Janice Kimball, explores the often uneasy but co-dependent relationships between the Catholic Church and the beliefs of the indigenous culture that predominates in our lakeside communities. The visual presentation of Janice’s personal photographs focuses most closely on the communities of Mezcala, Ajijic, and Jocotepec. They were gathered during her close ties with … Continue reading FROM THE INSIDE: WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT LAKESIDE’S FESTIVALS – THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING OUR MEXICAN HOSTS.
Role of Humor in Relgion and Spirituality
While investigating the relationship of laughter and spirituality, we will explore the healthy effects of laughter on our bodies and our spirits as well as how our attitude affects others. June Wilson will be the presenter and D’Vorah Kelley will be the Service Associatel
“The Reality of Young Americans in Mexico: Their Aspirations and Barriers”
LCUUF’s April 16th service will speak to the challenges young Americans face upon emigrating to Mexico with their deported parents. We will have the privilege of hearing a presentation by attorney, Tran Dang, executive director and founder of The Rhizome Center for Migrants, a U.S. nonprofit based in Guadalajara. Ms. Dang will speak about the … Continue reading “The Reality of Young Americans in Mexico: Their Aspirations and Barriers”
“What’s Easter All About, Anyway?”
Rev. Matt AlspaughCatherine Luria – Service Associate Easter is without doubt the most significant day in the Christian calendar. We’ll briefly explore various interpretations of Easter, from traditional theology to more modern (and perhaps controversial) concepts. We’ll also celebrate Comunión de Chocolate (Chocolate Communion), a syncretic amalgamation of indigenous Mexican, Christian, and earth-centered religious concepts … Continue reading “What’s Easter All About, Anyway?”