Rev. Debra Guthrie-Joyce

Jubilee

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

Venting

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

Bless this Union

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

Good Optics

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

Why Do Bad Things Happen?

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

Annual Meeting

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

Mother’s Day

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

Be Vocal, Speak Louder

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

Easter

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

What Is In A Name?

This morning, we will explore how we name things, pets and people. Does your name have special meaning for you, how about your parents? Can you think of some things that should be named differently. We will have a contest for the best example of something that should have a different name… like Jet Ski should be Boatercycle.… more