April 22 is both Earth Day and the beginning of Passover. Every liberation movement in Western culture has taken inspiration from the story of the Israelites escaping slavery in Egypt – even if they did then spend forty years wandering in the wilderness. Rev. John … read more.
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 … read more.
Rev. Dr. John Buehrens, Worship Associate Nancy Blake. We will be joined by musicians Gary Rossi, Tony Blake, and the UUP Brass Ensemble; and Cantor Rachel Walters Steiner and the Larking About Choir.
While it’s hard to believe in bodily resurrection, resurrections of the spirit are … read more.
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 … read more.
The famous statement, “the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice” – borrowed by Dr. King from Unitarian minister Theodore Parker — implies that justice and equity and understanding evolve, usually more slowly than we would like. Abraham Lincoln and … read more.
Many people don’t realize how important religious liberals have been in overcoming structures of oppression. Rev. Dr. John Buehrens will tell a story for all ages about UUs supporting Dr. King in the Selma campaign for voting rights. Prof. Johnson will deal with lessons from … read more.
with Worship Associate Nancy Blake, Cantor Rachel Walters Steiner, and Pianist Gary Rossi
Our forebears faced the darkening days of winter with some trepidation. Would warmth and light return? Perhaps it was best to light fires and sing and pray that it would. We may now … read more.
With Worship Associate Nathan Makdad, Cantor Rachel Walters Stein, and musicians David Dodd on piano and the Larking About Choir.
Generosity of Spirit is to act with kindness, to be open and willing to share with others without any expectation of receiving something back in return. … read more.
with Nancy Blake, Worship Associate
David Dodd, Piano
Rachel Steiner, Cantor
Tony Blake, Percussion
In UU practice, children are blessed in a simple ritual in which parents (and any godparents) as well as the congregation dedicate themselves to helping each child grow up in the ways marked by wisdom, … read more.
David Dodd, Piano and Rachel Steiner, Cantor
“Heritage” is our worship theme for the month of October. Recognizing that many have been harmed by oppressive interpretations of the dominant religious heritage, Rev. Bonnie and Rev. John join forces to offer a service aimed at a path … read more.
