The Quiet In Between
Here we are in between Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are ending the year and looking forward to the new year ahead. What can we learn from the silence in between? Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25).
Topic: Holidays
Oh Christmas Tree!
A multigenerational celebration of Christmas and the Christmas Tree with Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker, Erica Shadowsong, Kris Rust, Amaury Morales, and wonderful offerings from singers and musicians. Livestreamed at 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Pageant
Our annual Multigenerational Pageant sharing the Nativity story. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Kate R. Walker. Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25)
“Gratitude and Survival at the Thanksgiving Table”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Multigenerational Some people seem to be just born with the gift of gratitude, while others struggle with a simple “thank you.” Can we fake our way into gratitude? How about happiness?
“Imagine”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) A generous offering of music and reflection from members of Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, Alexandria, Virginia (Rev. Kate’s former church). In this collection of recordings, we enter into the world of reimagining our world during times of struggle. Whether during a pandemic or labor struggles (honoring Labor Day), … Continue reading “Imagine”
“Interdependence Day”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) What does Independence Day mean to you? Our Seventh Principle calls upon us to respect the interdependent web of all existence. This Sunday, we will be encouraged to think about Independence Day as something more than fireworks and the good old Red, White, and Blue. A collaboration … Continue reading “Interdependence Day”
“The Mother of Invention”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) One of my colleagues, a mother of several children, once preached a sermon titled “Why I Hate Mother’s Day.” I’ll go with “Why I’m ambivalent….” But then what? Homily by Rev. Connie Grant. Music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. https://youtu.be/Lv_IZFHV1HU
“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
“Interdependence Day”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) What does Independence Day mean to you? Our Seventh Principle calls upon us to respect the interdependent web of all existence. This Sunday, we will be encouraged to think about Independence Day as something more than fireworks and the good old Red, White and Blue. A collaboration … Continue reading “Interdependence Day”