Director of Religious Exploration Erin Forstein, Music Director Camille Hatton and Worship Associate Karen Brown Join us for a collaborative multi-generational service where we will celebrate our creativity – seeing our own chalices, dancing our chalice flames, reciting our chalice lighting poetry, and more! We ended with a dance party, dancing to Katy Perry’s “Firework” … Continue reading “Our Chalice: The Light of Freedom”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Robin Jensen Freedom, liberty, individual rights are all values that are enshrined in our Constitution and in our UU religion. Are they enough, or is some measure of responsibility, some communal concern also required? What happens if you have one without the other?

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Robin Jensen An egg holds the promise of new life. A seed contains the possibility of green growth. Stories of death and new life, of bondage and new freedom, all touch on a recurring miracle: despite all obstacles and constraints, life is unbelievably resilient. These are some of the … Continue reading “Coming Back to Life”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Sue Ellen Stringer Our UU 5th principle affirms “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Forty-fourth President Barack Obama said, “There is no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter.” This morning we will consider the … Continue reading “Power of the Vote”

Bob Sadler and Katie Hamilton Bob and Katie further explore this month’s theme of “Courage.”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Mary Kay Hamilton Courage, Aristotle said long ago, is the highest of human virtues. At its best, however, it is practiced in moderation. An excess of courage can lead to foolishness; a lack of it is cowardice – and either of which turns virtue to vice. In order to … Continue reading “Courageous Cowardice and Foolhardy Courage”

Sermon by Rev. Sofia Betancourt, Presented by Revs. Elaine & Axel Gehrmann In order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, we will not be gathering in person but will stream worship via Zoomat 9:30 only, and will record the service as well. Rev. Sofia Betancourt is Assistant Professor for UU Theologies and Ethics at … Continue reading 9:30 am only–“Not a Miracle but a Tending”– Via Zoom

Guest Speaker Drew Glover, Worship Associates Karen Brown and Katie Hamilton Fifty-five years ago this month, our minister Rev. Bob O’Brien, UU minister James Reeb, UU “housewife and mother” Viola Liuzzo and others answered Dr. King’s call to join him on Edmund Pettus Bridge for the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery. Reeb and … Continue reading “Selma Sunday”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Warren Finch It sounds like an oxymoron, and yet getting better at constructive conflict is something we might want to consider, especially in our complicated world where conflicts and differing perspectives are inevitable. It takes courage and creativity, but can lead to much better, more collaborative results. This Sunday, … Continue reading “Constructive Conflict”

Rev. Kathleen McTigue and Worship Associate Katie Hamilton We are living in troubled times, both at home and far afield, as stark barriers defining “us” and “them” are fortified and championed. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or helpless, at the same time that we feel compelled to do something. Our faith offers the wisdom that … Continue reading “In the Light of This Unlikely World”