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Reflections of an Osage Poet

Our speaker Duane BigEagle will read and illuminate his poetry linking his Osage, Native American ancestral wisdom with his experiences with Western culture. He is co-creating the worship with Karen Elliott and George Beeler. Work by Duane BigEagle has appeared in chapbooks, magazines, newspapers, and anthologies including The Nation, Chicago Review, Beloit Poetry Review, and … Continue reading Reflections of an Osage Poet

Good Thing I Bounce

In a world that more and more feels unjust, off-kilter and downright dangerous, it becomes ever more essential that we cultivate resilience, that we learn how to deal with a broken world in a way that doesn’t break us. Reverend Dr. Lynn Ungar has some suggestions that might help. Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Lynn UngarWorship … Continue reading Good Thing I Bounce

What Matters Most to Me

William J. Perry, 19th Secretary of Defense and co-founder of the Palo Alto Unitarian Universalist church, reflects on his journey to his current life’s work, educating the world about ongoing nuclear dangers. Visit his website at www.wjperryproject.org. Lisa Nosal and Karen Mansergh, Worship AssociatesDavid Dodd, musicianThe Undogmatics (UUP’s folk band) will play

Power of Language

Let’s explore the power of language (i.e. the power of human words) during this month-long theme that is devoted to “Integrity”! We’ll ask: What is a “language of reverence”? How do our “words create worlds”? Worship Associates: Lisa Nosal and Ellen Beeler Musician: Will Johnson

‘Til We Reach That Day

What does our UU faith call us to do in the world?  And what does it mean to engage that work as full and complex human beings?  Join us this Sunday with guest preacher Jim Lewis, former Director of Religious Education at UUP. Jim Lewis is currently a Chaplain and Bereavement Counselor for Heartland Hospice in … Continue reading ‘Til We Reach That Day

A Life of Integrity

What does it look like to fully live a life of integrity? Albert Schweitzer’s remarkable life serves as a model and an inspiration for fully-embodied integrity. Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar returns to the UUP pulpit.  Worship Associate: Nancy Blake

Emma’s Revolution Sings

Come hear a service featuring Emma’s Revolution, the dynamic, award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries & Sandy O, whose songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger, and covered by Holly Near. With beautiful harmonies and genre-defying eclecticism, Emma’s Revolution delivers the energy and strength of their convictions, in an uprising of truth … Continue reading Emma’s Revolution Sings

The Turning of the Year

Please join us as we say farewell to 2019. We will reflect back on the year just past, and look forward to the year to come. This is our annual Rose Communion & Letter Writing service where we can gently try to let go of what belongs to the past, and look forward to the … Continue reading The Turning of the Year

Rising Green

The Winter Solstice is a time for us to celebrate the return of the light, and to revel in the potential for growth nurtured in the dark. Please join us!  Worship Associate: Nancy BlakeMusicians: Tony Blake and David Dodd.  

Why Am I Here?

As he looks at our congregation — first time visitors, regular members, and friends — Francis Prévot thinks about what brings us together and how we can deepen this spiritual experience. Worship Associates: Francis Prévot & Jennifer MartinAccompanist: Will Johnson