Rev. Debra Guthrie-Joyce

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

Reactionary Me

I know you have heard of Despicable Me—this is very similar. This Sunday will include a Time for All Ages — It will all be very triggering. Lol … more

The Gnostic Gospels and the Nag Hammandi

You may have heard of the Gnostic Gospels but did you know there was another cash of Manuscripts found at another location and they are available to read online. Let’s take a look this morning.… more