The opening line of the Serenity Prayer – asking for the serenity to accept the things we cannot change – speaks directly to the notion of interdependence by acknowledging our intrinsic connection to the world around us, where many factors are beyond our individual control. At the same time, the prayer’s parallel call for a courage to … Continue reading Lessons from the Serenity Prayer in a Connected World
If religious naturalism is a growing orientation of the spirit for many, we can trace some of its origins to our Transcendentalist forebears: Emerson, whose book Nature (1836), launched the movement; his friend Henry David Thoreau; and Thomas Starr King, who brought Transcendentalism to the West Coast.
While it’s hard to believe in bodily resurrection, resurrections of the spirit are not only credible, but demonstrable. This service will be dedicated to the late Revs. Rob and Janne Eller-Isaacs, who revived the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. They both died of cancer in the last two years. Yet their spirit lives on, not … Continue reading Easter Service: Resurrections of the Spirit
Petaluma Hill Farm, 5061 Petaluma Hill Road (home of Heidi, Sara, and David) Please join us for this first-ever Sunrise Fanfare Service in the beautiful countryside, hosted by Heidi and Sara Umber and David Otey at their home, with a clear view of the rising sun. Celebrate the return of Spring and the renewal of our … Continue reading Sunrise Fanfare Service
One answer to the question, “Who are Unitarian Universalists?” could be: “Atheists with children.” An oversimplification, of course, but Rev. Bonnie fit this description exactly when she first joined the UUs. This Sunday, we will be hearing about the ways her family was supported by a UU congregation twenty-five years ago, and considering how we … Continue reading Love Makes a Family
One answer to the question, “Who are Unitarian Universalists?” could be: “Atheists with children.” An oversimplification, of course, but Rev. Bonnie fit this description exactly when she first joined the UUs. Today we will be hearing about the ways her family was supported by a UU congregation twenty-five years ago, and considering how we can … Continue reading Love Makes a Family
What does it mean to be a community of transformation, especially in a time of trouble? Rev. John will draw on stories of his travels to troubled places from Northern Ireland to Israel and Palestine. Nate Makdad will serve as Worship Associate, with testimonial by Roger Jungerman, Gary Rossi will be at the keyboard, and … Continue reading Transformation in a Time of Trouble
Two UUP members, Maya and Andrew Richardson, will share their spiritual journeys with the congregation in this ever-popular series of worship services. With guest musician Aidan Manousos.
Have you ever received a message from the universe that was too loud to ignore? Rev. Bonnie has. Come hear about the midnight message she received in this award-winning sermon, and how it changed her life, her pledge, and her closet.
Join us today as our guest preacher, Rev. Sangye Hawk, offers us five ideas from four ancient guidelines that can help us sustain and nourish ourselves as we strive to build beloved communities.
