The Soul Matters curriculum where I sometimes go for sermon and spirit inspiration offers the idea of transformation for this month’s worship and RE, but recent conversations have left me a little uneasy when speaking to transformation. This week I’ll explore what I mean by that statement. After the service, we will have a State of Our Ministry meeting.… more
We have all heard people say “love it or leave it” in reference to our country especially if you bring up anything that might need changing. But is that really a good policy? To just quit if things aren’t going your way. I don’t think it is good for your personal relationships, your church community or your country. I have a long history of quitting but I am now a strong advocate for staying.… more
It has been cold this winter. Many parts of the country have experienced record cold, ice and snow. As we watch the effects of global warming through these record-breaking weather phenomenon, what are some of the emotions it brings? This Sunday I will seek transcendent meaning in the change of temperature and of season.… more
Has it been 2 or 3 yrs since we’ve done a Christmas Eve service? I hope everyone can join us for this very poignant service, a special and solemn event for yr holiday season. This service will include the Christmas story according to the bible and a UU reflection on its meaning. There will be Christmas hymns with Silent Night by candlelight. Cookies & Warm Cider served after the service.… more
There are a lot of people who find the holidays very difficult. This season of merry, happy, cheery, fun can be hard for various of reasons but there are sometimes when people need to just get over it! But seriously, is there ever an occasion where we should try to cheer people up? I know the prevailing wisdom is to allow our feelings, but when is it just too long and a bit of wallowing?… more
It is time again! Yay! Our once-a-year holiday sing-a-long. This service may include a skit. There are surprises during the holidays, get used to it.… more
As children (and I) contemplate the mystery of Santa Claus, lets take a look at Mystery in the larger since. Why are we compelled to consider mystery in the first place and why does knowing that I don’t know things make me feel all gushy and religious-like?… more
I invite everyone to bring a favorite book to church today, to swap out. I just love books and when I find one I particularly love, it is so much fun to share that love with another person who loves it as well. Today I will talk about some of the books I have loved. There will be a book swap and I will invite you to talk about the books you loved and why.… more
The macabre, fear factor, scary movies, Halloween, zombies, vampires,— there seems to be no end to the ways people invent to scare themselves and each other. It is estimated that Americans spend 10.6 billion dollars on Halloween each year, what is the attraction? Why the obsession?… more
What is the connection between the finale of the Guest at Your Table campaign and the new member service (both will be included in this service—true but not what I was looking for)? Answer—UU Heritage.… more
