Rev. Axel Gehrmann and W.A. Ann Jacobson The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. popularized the notion of “beloved community.” According to Coretta Scott King, he envisioned a world in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth, and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will be replaced by an all-inclusive … Continue reading “Imagining Beloved Community”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and W.A. Robin JensenThis Sunday marks the kickoff of our annual Stewardship campaign. Theme: We Care, We Share. We will consider our role in the community, and the world, and reflect upon the importance of our mission. Order of Service: https://mailchi.mp/7d37dc553032/uucmp-oos-2021-01-10136769

Revs. Axel and Elaine Gehrmann We’re back! Your co-ministers Axel and Elaine had a terrific 6-month sabbatical, and we’d like to give you a taste of what we experienced, learned and were inspired by. This Sunday service will give you some initial sense of how we spent our 262,800 minutes! Watcg the service here Order … Continue reading “262,800 Minutes!”

Susan Panttaja and Ray Krise It is important to move in the direction of our dreams. Yet the path to attaining them is never as straight as we think, and the actual destination often looks very different than the vision. Today, we celebrate the crooked road, the detours, the discoveries and the companions that get … Continue reading “The Journey is the Destination ”

Micah Forstein and Bjorn Nilson Do food, taste, nutrition, genetics, social pressure and habit have a spiritual inflection point? If you are what you eat and your body is your temple, then is it wrong to eat but not feed the starving? When are calories not enough? Does quality matter? How can we create food … Continue reading “Food for Life”

Rev. Craig Scott and W.A. Ann Jacobson On the day honoring him, we remember Dr. King’s words and actions. He envisioned a universal community based on the power of love. But to get there, he reminded us, we must first confront the truth about how our nation was built. Decades after his death, we have … Continue reading “Pursuing Dr. King’s Vision”

Rev. Bev Spears and W.A. Kathleen Craig and Sharon Miller How do we, as people of Faith and Principle, respond with mind and heart to the hard truths and consequences of America’s racist, imperialist history? Order of Service: https://mailchi.mp/7f95a3108436/uucmp-oos-2021-01-10136726

Speakers: Susan Panttaja and W.A. Lee HulquistEach new year brings the promise of a clean slate. There is a temptation to make resolutions, to hit the re-set button, to start again. Yet we may have unrealistic expectations that leave us feeling dejected after a month or two. Today we will look at living into our … Continue reading “Easier Said Than Done”

Speakers: Lee Hulquist, Sue Ellen Stringer, Erin Forstein, Camille Hatton Come join as we revisit some favorite recordings from our virtual vault of past services. We will include our fabulous Christmas parade from 2020 and splendid musical numbers from our choral collection. Let’s end the year in community as we share some beautiful memories together. … Continue reading “Enjoying Memories Together ”

Speakers: Susan Panttaja and W.A. Ray KriseJoin us for stories of the season, readings, carols, and candlelight. OOS: https://mailchi.mp/6f1726379bd8/uucmp-oos-2021-01-10136702