Messages

A message from the monthly “Pluralism.” We join with Unitarian Universalist congregations across the country and around the globe in honoring the annual Flower Communion ceremony. This ceremony created by the Rev. Norbert Čapek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, and introduced to the United States by his partner Rev. Mája Čapek helps us to celebrate beauty, nature, human uniqueness, diversity, and beloved community. Please bring a flower or two with you to share with the congregation this morning.

A message from the monthly “Pluralism.” Life is complicated, and sometimes confusing. When we try to oversimplify things, we lose the nuances and subtleties that often make the biggest differences. In the Western World, we are taught to think rationally, logically and in a binary fashion. Often, however, the answer to the question, is it this or is it that, is yes. Come and reflect on the value of resting in ambiguity. What might we learn from the Paradoxes of the East? Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching. Dr. Susan Hendricks, worship associate.

A message from the monthly “Pluralism.” Angels, bodhisattvas, and other heavenly beings appear in many of the world’s diverse religions. From celestial helpers to enlightened beings, they appear again and again in different forms in the sacred stories and myths of humanity. What might we have to learn from these ancient narratives and wisdom? Join us as we explore these questions and others on this Mother’s Day and in honor of the celebration of birth of the Buddha later in the week.

A message from the monthly “Pluralism.” This worship service is designed to celebrate our students’ Coming of Age journey and allow them the chance to share about their discoveries. The CoA Youth have designed and will lead this service. The Coming of Age Class (Becoming/Soul Matters) is a crucial part of the Unitarian Universalist community web because it encapsulates the UU quest for spiritual growth and curiosity. It builds curiosity and compassion in young people as they embark on their own understanding of themselves and the world, while facilitating strong bonds with each other and their leaders.

A message from the monthly “Interdependence.” Just like the cycles of the seasons and of our lives, our liberal religious community moves through a liturgical year of annual celebrations and honorings and monthly themes. These help us to attune ourselves with nature, religious observances, and the ebb and flow of life as a community of fellow sojourners. Join us as we learn more about the liturgical year that has evolved over nearly a century and is our unique expression of our Unitarian Universalist faith. Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching. Karen Hsu Patterson, worship associate.

A message from the monthly “Interdependence.” Please join us for a special multigenerational Earth Day Celebration and Green Living Fair following the service. Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching. Dr. Susan Hendricks, worship associate.

A message from the monthly “Interdependence.” This special guest service will explore some of the key themes of Passover, focusing on how Passover touches the historical, the political, the spiritual and the emotional dimensions of what it means to come out of a narrow place and how it challenges us to to ask what it means to say dayenu, I have enough. Rabbi Gellar will offer a special workshop after the service on “Getting Good at Getting Older” and she will have copies of her latest book available.

A message from the monthly “Interdependence.” The springtime brings bright new blossoms, heavy stormclouds, cleansing rains, and our annual stewardship campaign to support the life of our beloved community. Thank you for all that you give–time, talents, heart, and financial gifts–to sustain our liberal religious community and its mission in the world in the good times and the difficult times. Our stewardship team has been working diligently and we will recieve some of the many exciting opportunities of their work this month as we also plan carefully for the future and the positive difference we can make in our world in the year before us. Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching. Sue Bickford, worship associate.

A message from the monthly “Transformation.” Who is Jesus of Nazareth? For two millennia scholars, theologians, religious leaders, and the faithful in many different religious traditions have struggled to answer this question. Let us listen to his own words in the light of our own tradition and come to our own conclusions this Easter morning. Order of Service available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhEfvpv9BmJM87oK853p9bnuc-9zcT03rg37hWWJjJM/edit?usp=sharing

A message from the monthly “Transformation.” All journeys into liminal space begin somewhere. Most at a threshold. Acknowledging a threshold is an important step in transformation. In this talk Chris will detail what skills, knowledge and wisdom can be drawn upon as we embark on journeys of transformation. Dr. Chris Hoff, preaching. Chela Metzger, worship associate. Order of Service available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-YoeZ_1ZTsVh8KFMDImSBYtgc0ACrmw1T-PClQAkLE/edit?usp=sharing