Topic: Life

“The Happiness Button”

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Can being generous provide happiness and satisfaction?  Are we just chasing clouds when we strive for happiness?  What about satisfaction, or do we shift expectations to just getting by?

“The Gifts of Neurodiversity”

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25)  As Unitarian Universalists, we preach inclusion.  But is our definition of inclusion broad enough?  Are we accepting and celebrating all people and embracing the beauty that is found in our neurological differences? Stephanie Pawlowski

    Principles and Purposes  pt. 2

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This is the second of a two-part reflection on the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles. How did the Principles come into our faith, and are they enough to hold our identity, while letting us grow? Order of Service

“Mystery”

A multi-generational service of stories and music that celebrates our experience of life’s great mysteries and the Mystery that some call God. This is a service for all ages, and children will remain in the service for its entirety. Erica Shadowsong and Ellen Gozion are leading. Livestreamed at 10:30 AM (prelude begins at 10:25). The Installation … Continue reading “Mystery”

“Our Body Ourselves”

Livestreamed at 10:30 AM (prelude begins at 10:25). As Unitarian Universalists we Covenant to Affirm and Promote the Principle of the Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person.  Does this Principle conflict with a woman’s right to choose to end a pregnancy

“A Classless Heaven” with guest speaker Rev. Mark W. Harris  

Livestreamed at 10:30 AM (prelude begins at 10:25). A reminder that Universalists once believed that everyone, regardless of wealth or station in life, would be admitted to heaven because God’s love, as hymn # 298 says, embraces the whole human race.  Yet Unitarian theology was once closely tied to the idea that economic success reflected God’s … Continue reading “A Classless Heaven” with guest speaker Rev. Mark W. Harris  

“From the Body to the Galaxies”

Pushing beyond the firm boundaries of the brain can offer extraordinary transcendence experiences, feeding religious fervor and awe-inspired life-changing decisions.  Livestreamed at 10:30 AM (prelude begins at 10:25).

In Praise of Fire

Crossing the threshold to the new year offers us a potent time for reflection and imagination. On this first Sunday of 2022, please join Rev. Stephanie, Affiliate Minister of First Unitarian Church, for a Fire Communion homily and ritual as we set intentions for who we wish to be both individually and collectively. You’re invited … Continue reading In Praise of Fire

“Cosmic Christ”

Livestreamed  at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) The Holidays are upon us with images of the Christ child being born.  There are some incredibly beautiful stories that help reframe and imagine an all-inclusive Christianity. Rev. Kate Walker