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February 3, 2019
Picking the Worst Hymn and Other Hangable Offenses
SERVICES AT 9 AM AND 11 AM
Rev. Greg Ward, preaching
Margot Page, Worship Associate
Trust – and Faith – are commodities that religion is known to supply. But when your denomination tends to reject faith healing, miracles, and messianic references, you might find yourself bereft at a moment where a little extra trust and faith are needed. It might not seem so surprising if the shelves in your church where you’d expect them to be, simply show a small sign saying, “out of stock – check back with the store manager next week.” But, we all know, no one can supply trust. It’s something we have to manufacture ourselves.
February 10, 2019
Myths and Realities of True Love
SERVICES AT 9 AM AND 11 AM
Rev. Greg Ward, preaching
Leon Henderson-MacLennan, Worship Associate
Falling in love is the euphoric moment when you discover someone with the unique combination of what you’ve always wanted and needed: attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, allowance – what David Richo calls “the 5 A’s of Love.” And, somehow, you muster the courage to go all in. You find – or borrow – enough to lower the powerful shield of ego, and rejoice and make promises that bind you in that reunion with connection. But there are downsides as well. As he has just announced his engagement, this is Rev. Greg’s chance to talk about the promises and pitfalls of True Love.
February 10, 2019
Heart and Soul – Trust
SERVICE AT 5 PM IN THE COTTAGE
James Witker, leading
Our contemplative service, with both silences and sharing, is held each month on the Second Sunday evening.
February 17, 2019
A Padded Room
SERVICES AT 9 AM AND 11 AM
Robin Stillwater, preaching
Dorothy Steinicke, Worship Associate
A sermon on racism by a white person for white people. Trigger Warning/Content Warning.
February 24, 2019
Curiosity as a Spiritual Practice
SERVICES AT 9 AM AND 11 AM
Rev. Dana Worsnop, preaching
James Witker, Worship Associate
We welcome the Rev. Dana Worsnop, minister of the UU Church of Ventura, who notes, “In our culture we are quick to leap to conclusions and make assumptions about other people and their beliefs. We all might be better served by adopting a practice of starting with curiosity. A pithy dictum: ‘Be curious, not furious.’ How might such a practice change how you move through the world?”
