From cracked phone screens to broken relationships, we live in a culture that often throws things away instead of fixing them. But what if repair is a sacred act? In this service, we’ll explore the growing “Right to Repair” movement as a metaphor for spiritual resilience, environmental responsibility, and the redemptive power of mending what’s been broken.… more
…The Robert Johnson legend. A man said to have sold his soul to the devil to be the greatest blues singer ever… got what he wanted. What price would you pay for the life you think would make you happy? The transition of becoming a care giver….… more
We all do it — tell ourselves stories that make us feel safe, righteous, or in control. But when does self-deception protect us, and when does it prevent growth or healing? Join us this Sunday for a service that challenges us to look inward with compassion and courage, and to consider what truths we might be ready to tell ourselves.… more
Why do we so often divide the world into “us” and “them”? This service will delve into the human tendency to “other” — to see some people as different, dangerous, or less than — and explore how this habit harms our collective spirit. We’ll reflect on how our Unitarian Universalist values call us toward radical inclusion and the spiritual work of bridging the divide.… more
Sometimes it feels like the world rewards those who know how to bend the rules, work the loopholes, or tilt the table in their favor. This Sunday, we’ll explore what it means to “game the system”— in economics, politics, and even in our personal relationships. Can we resist injustice without playing the same game? What does our faith ask of us when the rules themselves are unfair?… more
Calling all AUUC poets, writers, dancers, musicians, visual artists, crafters and creators—please tell Ollie, Naomi or Ell a creative gift you can share (by Sunday 7/20) as we celebrate, inspire and experience the artistic spirit in each of us. (AND don’t forget your favorite ice cream topping for our annual Sunday Sundaes Ice Cream Social!)… more
Do you cherish memories of an experience in Nature that transported you in awe and wonder? Please bring that story to share … And … tell Ell, Ollie or Naomi your most favorite UU hymn or choir anthem (by Sunday, 7/13).… more
The story of the Good Samaritan is one of the most powerful stories in the Gospels, but we often miss it’s power without placing it within its context. Join us as we explore the ancient familial story of Genesis through to the drama of the kingdoms and the setting of Jesus’ parable, unlocking the wealth, racism, and rivalry at its center.… more
In this age, those words are often used interchangeably. They both wave the flag, but not for the same reasons. Join us for a nuanced message on the difference.… more
Every seven years, ancient Hebrew tradition called for a Jubilee—a sacred pause when debts were forgiven, the land was given rest, and people were set free. It was a radical vision of economic justice, restoration, and collective renewal. What might that spirit of Jubilee mean for us today?… more
