We all need to let off steam sometimes—but what happens when emotional venting becomes a useless crutch? When is venting healing, and when does it just keep us stuck? Join us for a service that honors our full emotional selves and the sacred work of processing, expressing, and moving through.… more
Marriage has long been a symbol, a sacrament, a legal contract, a covenant—and a source of both joy and complexity. In this Sunday’s service, we’ll explore the evolving meanings of marriage across time, culture, and personal experience. We’ll reflect together on what it means to make lasting commitments, to grow in relationship, and to honor love in its many forms.… more
Recently, I had occasion to say, “I don’t like the optics on that.” I never thought I would say something like that. The brainstorm group and I sat down to talk about it and I would like to bring you some of that discussion along with references to the Apostle Paul and the movie Come Sunday.… more
In 2007, a 63 year old photo album was found in New York. The contents of the album reveal the stunning mystery of human evil. How well do we know ourselves and what we are capable of?… more
In light of recent events, I have changed my sermon topic for Sunday. Let’s look at the world with a critical eye and see if we can nail down that age old question. The service will also include a special Memorial Day reference.… more
On this Unitarian Universalist holy day lets take another look at Congregational Polity, Shared Ministry and the Universal Design for Learning. Huh? Yep. There will be a potluck lunch on this day, the sign-up sheets are in the kitchen.… more
This morning, Deb plans to deliver a sermon that honors the role of mothers, is intellectually stimulating and spiritually poignant. That is the plan. Come see if the plan is fulfilled.… more
Is it time to stop soft walking our discontent and be more direct. How are things going? Is the resistance being heard and why do I think this is an appropriate sermon topic? And how is all this political talk spiritual?… more
We UUs say we are welcoming. Yet, there are exceptions, we don’t even know about! How can I say that? Well, I am a social scientist, and there’s something called implicit bias. Every single person here has some form of implicit bias. Today’s service will challenge us to be more welcoming as we explore the ways we are and are not welcoming, including looking at implicit bias.… more
This Sunday we will explore the idea of new life and renewal through the lens of the Bible story of Jesus. We will also have an Easter Egg Hunt for the children and a Sunday Brunch after the service. Please bring brunch-type foods to share. A sign-up sheet will be in the kitchen. Don’t forget to grab some eggs to fill for the egg hunt.… more
