Join us each Sunday as we celebrate and worship as a community.
Sunday, January 5, 2020
“Jesus: The Radical”
Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching
Dorothy Steinicke, Worship Associate
ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 am
We celebrated the birth of this important person in our liberal religious tradition. Now let us consider some of the radical teachings that new research into early Christianity and ancient scriptures are illuminating. Join us as we consider the “secret teachings” of Jesus that the empire tried to destroy.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
“Thresholds to Spiritual Leadership”
Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching
Alison Kendall, Worship Associate
ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 am
Our beloved community offers many opportunities to step into spiritual leadership. Join us as we express appreciation for the many volunteers who sustain and lead our community and explore the ways we minister to each other and the larger world.
Sunday, January 19, 2020
“Death Wishes”
Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching
Aubrey Sassoon, Worship Associate
Many of us start the new year making plans for our futures. We have plans and hopes and dreams for our lives — none of which is certain — but seldom do we spend as much time thinking about or preparing for our deaths… Something that we know will happen to each of us. What then, do you wish for yourself and your loved ones in your death and your dying? Have you told them? Have you written down these wishes? Sharing the wisdom gleaned from Death Doulas, let us consider your Death Wishes during the month that more people in America die than any other in the year.
The Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins is a consultant to people and organizations in transition. She works with non-profits and faith-based organizations around the country helping them address issues of leadership, communication and cultural competence. Her most recent book is Fish Out of Water, and she is currently collaborating on a book about Gender Identities. She is a member of our UUSM community. www.KikanzaNuriRobins.com
This month we also honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. UUs have a legacy of “deeds not creeds.” Let us lift up our ongoing work for social justice and racial harmony participate in events like these:
- Film presentation and discussion of “Amá,” a feature-length documentary that tells an important and untold story of abuses committed against Native American women — January 12 [FIA/Peace & Social Justice].
- “How to Be An Anti-Racist” study and discussion of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s important new book — Part 1 is January 19 (or 23) and Part 2 is January 26 (or 30).
- “Confronting Structural Racism in Traditionally White Spaces: A Facilitated Dialogue” led by Audrey Lyness, as part of the 2020 National Day of Racial Healing – January 20 [Board of Directors].
- “Brave Spaces: Mindful Social Practice and Authentic Allyship,” a workshop led by Jeremy Arnold, Program Director at Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), an interfaith worker-justice nonprofit — February 2 [Healthy Congregation Council].
Sunday, January 26, 2020
“Our Humanistic Faith”
Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching
ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 am
Our Unitarian Universalist tradition has six sources which serve as the foundation of our liberal faith. Last month we considered our 1st Source — transcending mystery and wonder — and this month we continue this series with a meditation on our 5th Source: “Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.”
Generous Congregation Recipient: Trans Lifeline
Our service in the world continues.
