Susan Panttaja e WA Ann Jacobson A volte sembra una dicotomia: con il nostro limitato tempo discrezionale, possiamo o occuparci dei nostri bisogni OPPURE occuparci dei bisogni degli altri. Ma è davvero una scelta o l'una o l'altra? In questo servizio esploreremo l'atto di bilanciamento che possiamo sperimentare mentre cerchiamo di prenderci cura di … Continua a leggere “Me and We: Caring for Self While Caring for Others ”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann e WA Karen Brown In un mondo ideale, la bilancia della giustizia è perfettamente bilanciata e immobile. Ahimè, il nostro mondo odierno non è ideale. La legge di inerzia mantiene uno status quo con un diverso tipo di immobilità. Come progressisti religiosi, desideriamo ardentemente costruire un mondo migliore. Ciò significa andare oltre... Continua a leggere “Leaning, Tilting, and Falling Forward”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann e WA Ken Cuneo Spesso pensiamo all'equilibrio come a un punto tra due opposti: lavoro e gioco, felicità e tristezza, dolore e piacere. Questa mattina affronteremo il concetto di equilibrio non come binario, ma multidimensionale, e considereremo i molti tentacoli dei nostri polipi interiori.

Rev. Axel Gehrmann & W.A. Sue Ellen Stringer We are at the beginning of a brand-new year, full ofboundless possibilities and unimagined potential. Andyet, the problems of the past year have not all beenmiraculously resolved. We will continue to bechallenged on many levels: personal and political,spiritual and physical, emotional and intellectual.Weighing the diverse demands of … Continua a leggere Our Balancing Act

Bob Sadler, Susan Panttaja, & Karen Brown Bob Sadler, Susan Panttaja, and Karen Brown will reflect on the wisdom of taking a break from our noisy world, and the ways stillness in communication, and in support for others, can enhance our lives. Could there be a New Year’s Resolution here? There will be quiet moments … Continua a leggere “The Strength in Silence”

Revs. Axel & Elaine Gehrmann, Robin Jensen & Ray Krise Join us for stories of the season, readings, carols and candlelight.

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann, Camille Hatton & the UUCMP Community Choir For our annual winter holiday Music Sunday, Camille Hatton, Lucy Faridany and our UUCMP Community Choir will share an inspiring assortment of celestial music, reminding us that beauty, connection, and hope exist even in the darkest days.

Rev. Axel Gehrmann & Erin Forstein Our multigenerational holiday celebration will focuson the ancient story of a family in search of shelter,and a baby born on a dark winter’s night – anunlikely savior in troubled times. Our children willhelp us rediscover this timeless tale of hope,wonder, and gladness.

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann & W.A. Mary Kay Hamilton The aim of forest bathing, is to slow down and become immersed in the natural environment. This morning we will take a virtual bath in the forest and engage in this ancient practice to find stillness and calm through our connection with nature. Please try to have … Continua a leggere “Forest Bathing”

Dan Fernandez & W.A. Robin Jensen Humanity and our planet face the existential challenge of induced climate change that we are responsible for. This represents what is most likely our greatest test as a species to date. In light of our current political, social, racial, and COVID struggles, how can we grapple with this pervasive … Continua a leggere “Hope and Possibility In a Time of Environmental and Social Change”