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.
On Labor Day weekend, we recall the summons: “Workers of the world, Unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains.” Rev. John will recount some of his own experiences “swinging on the chains,” as a young member of the United Mine Workers, serving in … read more.
Nancy Blake, Worship Associate
Rachel Steiner, Cantor
“Reach out your hand if your cup be empty,
If your cup is full may it be again…”
In our UUP Affirmation, every week, we say the words, “Service is our prayer.” What does that mean? Rev. Dr. John Buehrens, one of … read more.
Rev. John just celebrated another birthday and is at work on yet another book! This one is called Something Left Over: A Memoir of Ministry. It contains not only some delightful tales of how he found joy in ministry, but also this piece of wisdom: … read more.
Worship Associate: Nancy Blake
Please join us for a delightful service including a communion of chocolate and strawberries, based on a Zen parable and a verse in the Psalms.
Note: Following today’s service, we will hold our annual Congregational Meeting. Please plan to attend. Childcare will be … read more.
Worship Associate: Nancy Blake
“All are architects of fate, working in these walls of time; some with massive deeds and great, some with ornaments of rhyme.” –Hymn #288, words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)
Join Rev. John Buehrens and Worship Associate Nancy Blake in a service dedicated … read more.
Rev. John Buehrens
Worship Associate: Nancy Blake
Please join us as we celebrate Easter Sunday! There will be egg-hunting activities for the kids!
“Let not Easter come to earth, O God, and not come to our souls.” –Unitarian Minister A. Powell Davies
“Plant sequoias. . . . Put your … read more.
Reverend John Buehrens
Worship Associate: Andrew Richardson
Special guest pianist: Gary Rossi
Lately it seems that everywhere reactionaries claim to promote “freedom.” Freedom to discriminate, to exploit, to insult; even to claim free speech rights while pushing ‘don’t’ say gay’ legislation. How did this happen? And what can … read more.
Protests about institutionalized racism this summer have been compared to those of 1968. Dr. Buehrens heard his call to ministry then. As an historian, he would also compare them to the polarization in America over race going back to the 1850s, when both Unitarian minister … read more.
