Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associates Max Cajar and Christina Zaro In the opening line of his poem, 13th-century Persian poet Jalaluddin Rumi tells us that “This Being Human is a Guesthouse.” He invites us to embrace every emotion and experience as a guest, to be welcoming to whatever life brings to us. How might … Continue reading “This Being Human is a Guesthouse”

Rev. Axel Gehrmanns and Worship Associate Ray Krise We humans are social animals. We long for meaningful relationship. We thrive in community, and are often happiest in the midst of a circle of friends. I wonder which is more wonderful – Being invited into beloved community? Or finding ever new ways to welcome others to … Continue reading “Our Personal Invitations”

Revs. Axel & Elaine Gehrmann, and Worship Associates Jon Czarnecki and Lauren Keenan It’s the Big Sur Campout Weekend! You have two choices this Sunday, you can join Revs. Elaine & Axel and the other campers at the Santa Lucia Campground for a short multigenerational open-air worship service at the banks of the beautiful Big … Continue reading “Natural Worship”

Revs. Elaine and Axel GehrmannJoin us for our annual multigenerational Water Communion Service, a celebration of our community.Please bring a small container of water from someplace sacred to you, which you can contribute to this worship service for all ages. If you would like to join our service via Zoom, please click here.

Worship Associates Max Cajar, Ann Johnson, and Maren MartinAs Unitarian Universalists, are we truly walking our talk? Are our actions aligning with our principles of justice, equity, and compassion? Do we actively support marginalized communities, address environmental concerns, and promote inclusivity? Reflecting on these questions helps us ensure our commitment to living our values and … Continue reading “Walking Our Talk”

Worship Associates Christina Zaro and Ann Jacobson,with Guest Dr. Christopher Powell“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration” – Nikola Tesla.Guided by chiropractor, yoga teacher and sound healer Dr. Christopher Powell, we will learn how sound, light and vibration are being used in some top … Continue reading “Go(o)d Vibrations”

Worship Associates Ann Johnson and Shannon MorrisonSummer is a time we slow things down and shed our wooly sweaters. Taking off our winter layers may not only expose our bodies, but it can also expose our more vulnerable selves. Peeling back the layers may seem like a big risk for some of us, but perhaps … Continue reading “Shedding Layers”

Worship Associates Jon Czarnecki and Ray KriseEminent 20th century scholar of mythological studies, Joseph Campbell, once joked that when asked for a definition of mythology many people would opine that “mythology is other people’s religion.” But through the course of human evolution, mythology has served in roles mystical, cosmological, sociological and ethical, forming the backbone … Continue reading “Mythology in Spiritual Living”

 Worship Associates Corey Brunson and Ann JohnsonWhat is a family? Do similar chemical attributes in our DNA actually create family? If so, where do we draw the line? Do second cousins or third cousins still qualify? How do friends fill the gaps left by our families? If families are created by love, then anyone close … Continue reading “What is Family?”

Worship Associates Celia Barberena and Lauren KeenanThe twists and turns of our lives sometimes take us to unfamiliar territory. We appreciate happiness more when we have experienced unhappiness. We feel healthy and strong today but there was a time when we were not. We recognize the calm that courage brings because we have lived through … Continue reading “Tomorrow Will Come”