In the list of the sources of our UU tradition, the sixth source is “spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions.” What spiritual lessons might we learn from the earth–as in the soil, the literal ground under our feet? UUP’s choir, Larking About, will sing. This will be Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar’s final Sunday with us as regular guest … Continue reading Dirt
Historically, Unitarians broke with other Protestant and Catholic Christian traditions based on our understanding and belief that God is One, and not divisible into a Trinity. Today, in the spirit of heresy which we so love, we welcome into our pulpit the Rev. Canon Mary Goshert, an Episcopal priest, the first woman ordained to the … Continue reading What Might the Trinity Mean to Us These Days?
What are the ethical choices we can make to limit suffering at the time of our death? The UUA acted on this in 1988 passing the General Resolution: The Right to Die with Dignity. We will explore the spiritual and emotional issues around having honest and open conversations with our loved ones about our choices. … Continue reading Final Exit
Our beloved series of services, in which we hear from members and friends of UUP about their own sets of beliefs and their spiritual journeys, continues with talks by Todd Tamura and Suzanne Grady. Worship Associate: David Dodd Accompanist: Paul Mihaly Director of Religious Education: Suzanne Kimmel
In honor of Mother’s Day, our regular guest minister Lynn Ungar takes a look at the conundrums of motherhood and the beauties and perils and impossibility of finding a way into parenthood that is “just right.” UUP’s choir, Larking About, will sing. Worship Associate: Amelia Richardson Accompanist: Will Johnson Director of Religious Education: Suzanne Kimmel
How does a religious outsider find a path to spirit? What role does language play in our authentic search for truth and meaning? Do words present stepping stones or obstacles on our path? Long-time member Nancy Blake will share her faith journey as she explores our third principle, the acceptance of one another and encouragement … Continue reading The Road Not Taken
We all live together on Earth and we are aware of how art, science and spirituality impact us. But how are they related? Join us while we discuss and navigate the fine intersection between these three fascinating and important facets of life as we know it. Sensory perception will be used as a lens to … Continue reading Science, Spirituality and Art: Using Our Senses to Understand their Intersection
Let us count the ways! Join us for this Earth Day worship with guest speaker Brock Dolman of the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center where we will express our love for Mother Earth and what it means to be stewards. He has taught and consulted on eco-regeneration internationally. Please note: Our Green Team will provide information … Continue reading How Do I Love Thee, Mother Earth?
Guest minister: Meredith Guest. “UUs are a part of what might be called the liberal faith tradition. You have a set of principles that you have identified and that you, in community with one another, seek to follow. As practitioners of Unitarian Universalism, you remind each other of these guiding principles, you study them, you … Continue reading The Liberal Faith Tradition: UUs and Our Cousins
We acknowledge and celebrate the many blessings we have been given, and we bless each other and the world through the Dances of Universal Peace: simple, meditative and joyous dances using sacred phrases, chants, and music from the world’s wisdom traditions. Please note: this will be an all-ages service. Nursery care will be provided. Heather MacLeod, … Continue reading Many Blessings
