“Living in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) – Impressions of Pittsburgh. Homily by Rev. Connie Grant; music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. https://youtu.be/0mJvsSykxnc
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“The Beloved Community”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) What did the “beloved community” mean to Rev. Martin Luther King, and what can it mean for us? Homily by Rev. Connie Grant. Music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music, with a video from the Afro-American Music Institute Boys’ Choir. https://youtu.be/FY5uBvwB514
“What Unites Us”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) What can bring our divided nation together today? Homily by Rev. Connie Grant; music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. https://youtu.be/MJUSAzu6aQw
“New Beginnings”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) What have we learned from 2020? How will we begin anew in 2021? Homily by Rev. Connie Grant; music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. https://youtu.be/sKo2PbidhBA
“Darkness into Light”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Darkness can be a place of fear and sadness or a source of comfort and rest. We’ll explore aspects of darkness in our lives. A collaboration of the Worship Team: Bryan Bandli, Alice Carnes, Kathy Fein, Louise Jencik, Ward Kelsey, Stephanie Pawlowski, and Melody Platz. Music by … Continue reading “Darkness into Light”
“The Gifts of Christmas”
Livestreamed at 6 pm (prelude begins at 5:55 pm) A traditional Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve service, with stories, carols, music, and candle lighting. What are the gifts that matter? Homily by Rev. Connie Grant; music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music, and the Incidental Chamber Players. https://youtu.be/y4C23_75mhc
Winter Solstice Service
“Descent of Persephone” – A Virtual Winter Solstice Service Each year, nature invites us to contemplate darkness, light, and space in-between. This year, our solstice service will explore a telling of this familiar Greek myth, and the story of a goddess who learned to navigate and ultimately triumph, over two realms. We invite you to … Continue reading Winter Solstice Service
Participatory Christmas Pageant
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Christmas Pageant for AllChristmas pageant by video, with a cast of many! This year, our Christmas pageant will be a video with music, created from still photos and video recordings submitted by congregants of all ages! A creative extravaganza! A multigenerational service led by Rev. Connie Grant … Continue reading Participatory Christmas Pageant
“The Extraordinary in the Ordinary”
Livestreamed on YouTube (prelude begins at 10:25) Albert Einstein suggested that there are only two ways to live your life: as if nothing is a miracle, or as if everything is. How do you want to live your life? Homily by Rev. Connie Grant; music by Ellen Gozion, Instrumental Music Director.
“Having Principles”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Mahatma Gandhi suggested that “A principle is a principle, and in no case can it be watered down because of our incapacity to live it in practice. We have to strive to achieve it, and the striving should be conscious, deliberate and hard.” What are the principles … Continue reading “Having Principles”
“Unexpected Gifts”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Can waiting be a time of discovery and surprise? A collaboration of the Worship Team: Bryan Bandli, Alice Carnes, Kathy Fein, Louise Jencik, Ward Kelsey, Stephanie Pawlowski, and Melody Platz. Music by Ellen Gozion, Instrumental Music Director.