Messages

A message from the monthly “Hospitality.” How can you communicate without words that you care? What are the small gestures that make the biggest difference to you? What do you know that makes a difference for others? The Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching. Cassie Winters, worship associate. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AID7FK3YbRbAQfqssNfe0HVqTJOe_2-gl5xBMvVHEIU/edit?usp=drive_link

A message from the monthly “Hospitality.” What does a spiritual life look like over the long haul? Today UUSM friend and occasional speaker Rev. James Ishmael Ford will share a story that explores what that might look like. Rev. James Ishmael Ford, preaching. Karen Hsu Patterson, worship associate. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P08TqrgbBrZVjy0MekgfYytLGkwUvheozWz7cK3fjv0/edit?usp=drive_link

A message from the monthly “Grace.” When the sound system isn’t working, or the Zoom audio needs adjustment, we get feedback: annoying, irritating noise that tells us that something must be adjusted. Feedback from people is often subtle and easy to ignore, and sometimes it is missing altogether. This morning we are going to talk about feedback and what it sounds like in a Beloved Community. The Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching. Cassie Winters, worship associate. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIjLgJS0Cr1XRvb5N-lgn57USulKW1jLN850ly8LLKk/edit?usp=sharing

A message from the monthly “Grace.” Surprises are part of everyone’s life. Often major life transitions offer a new perspective or an unexpected shift. Poems about surprising moments of joy or sorrow will be shared this morning. Rima Snyder, guest speaker. Karen Hsu Patterson, worship associate. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H73bTGP59pqkxM77W8zGxzK3BNPFNnDV5h2O-rMkVRc/edit?usp=sharing

A message from the monthly “Grace.” When a system is destabilized, overcommunication is necessary, and we tend to do the opposite. When there is a conflict in expectations or a clash of values, we tend to rely on rules and policies, rather than leaning into the values that undergird our relationship. When the environment is uncomfortable, we often flee to the margins, or grab our toys and leave for good. Come. Let’s talk about it. Let’s explore the challenging and the uncomfortable to find the spaces where we can learn and grow. What are the non-negotiable rules that frame your life? The Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching. Chela Metzger, worship associate. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vzdNk-YP5yXbEo5EzZ9VFnNOnR_3hnpIaJZ27IG0arc/edit?usp=sharing

A message from the monthly “Grace.” Explore the profound potential within each of us to build and sustain meaningful relationships, even amidst our differences and disappointments.

We are honored to welcome the Rev. Angeline C. Jackson to our pulpit. She is a Unitarian Universalist Minister, an accomplished author, a transformational coach, and a sought-after speaker dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey toward personal growth and emotional well-being.

Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15qpKfxILATMuFWY8OObGI62trZGkEbSZxYQxsCKnGvc/edit?usp=sharing

A message from the monthly “Renewal.” Heaven and Hell are often used to describe what happens after life. This morning we will explore the idea of an afterlife and why it is so important to some people. The question to ponder is this: How does your understanding of Afterlife, inform your Daily Living? The Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching. Sue Bickford, worship associate. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15qpKfxILATMuFWY8OObGI62trZGkEbSZxYQxsCKnGvc/edit?usp=sharing

A message from the monthly “Renewal.” Beloved Community in the liberal religious tradition is what we are all called to nurture with our time, talents, resources, and loving care. Join us for our annual service celebrating our volunteer leaders from across the life of the congregation and our professional staff. We have accomplished much and work remains as we live further into our ideal for ourselves, our congregation, and our world. Our Annual Meeting of the Congregation will follow the service and all are encouraged to attend. The Rev. Jeremiah Lal Shahbaz Kalendae, preaching. The Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, consulting minister. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eFC0-f_oqkQuBbFSZidxrA5KAQO8g3suDTZe1I7j_nk/edit

A message from the monthly “Renewal.” Strategic planning is a process that most organizations use to clarify their values, affirm their mission, and align their work with their values. What if people did the same thing? Routinely? When was the last time you assessed the WHY of your existence? What might result from an intentional walk into your future? The Rev. Dr. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching. Cassie Winters, worship associate. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n3sRGMG80YaAsQoqZa_cvlzJH4JSh-GIhCFdSEAeziE/edit?usp=sharing

A message from the monthly “Renewal.” Our congregation made history when The Rev. Ernie Pipes blessed a queer marriage in 1959! We’ve come a long way in the subsequent six decades with Unitarian Universalist congregations often leading the queer liberation movement while other religious traditions remained oppressive. There is still much to be accomplished in our time as we continue to queer life on our journey of collective liberation for all. The Rev. Jeremiah Lal Shahbaz Kalendae, preaching. Dr. Susan Hendricks, worship associate. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CD0Zm74r8BVf9m4Zsa90tW5ma_CCN9c6uWfw03JIwCo/edit