Mexican Independence Day
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.
Topic: Celebration
As the Rivers Flow to the Sea – Water Communion
-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
Flower Communion
The Flower Communion is a celebration of the beauty of the world around us, of its diversity, and of the diversity of each of us. If possible, please bring a flower from your garden, vase, or the roadside to the service. If you are planning to join on Zoom, please send a picture of yourself … Continue reading Flower Communion
Easter Awakening
On Easter morning, we consider a take on the Easter story as one of awakening. What does the mythology of Jesus’ awakening mean for us? Perhaps we are called to see and care for one another in a new way. With Earth Day coming a few days after this service, perhaps we consider awakening to … Continue reading Easter Awakening
Giving: Sharing Your Gifts
We have all heard, “It is better to give than to receive.” This service will show just how true this is, and in how many ways, in terms of biology, in the neurochemistry of your brain, in evolution and care for the planet and in terms of powerful personal expression and spiritual growth. Richard Clarke … Continue reading Giving: Sharing Your Gifts
After the Birth the Slaughter
We take up one of the more challenging parts of the Biblical Christmas story, Matthew 2:13-23, sometimes known as “The Slaughter of the Innocents.” This text reveals a dark side of Christmas, as Herod, representing imperial power, has all the male infants in the Bethlehem region killed in a desperate attempt to eliminate the baby … Continue reading After the Birth the Slaughter
Celebrating Christmas – SJC Children’s Choir
We will celebrate Christmas through music and readings. The children’s choir from San Juan Cosala, Musica Para Crecer, will perform for us and we will join together in singing some traditional Christmas carols.
Thanksgiving – Let us Give Thanks
With all the trouble in the world today, it is often hard to just be thankful. Janice Kimball will explore the not so “textbook” truth of the origins of Thanksgiving in the United States and the ongoing conversation of not telling the truth about American history. Why is it so important to “color” the truth? … Continue reading Thanksgiving – Let us Give Thanks
Día de los Muertos
The Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos invites us to explore the meaning of death, life, afterlife, and our connections with people living and dead. As part of our service, we will feature a virtual ofrenda slideshow of loved ones and friends who have passed on. If you would like your loved one included in … Continue reading Día de los Muertos
Water Communion
The Water Communion is a Unitarian Universalist tradition originating some forty years ago at a Woman and Religion Conference, which focused on empowering women in the UU movement. The Water Communion has evolved into an ingathering ritual as people return from summer travel and the church year starts. That ‘church year’ cycle doesn’t really fit … Continue reading Water Communion