E. B. White once said, “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor) the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” In the full quote, White decides that savoring is more important. This Labor Day, let us consider how … Continue reading To Save or Savor
I am well convinced that the main reason people are part of this congregation is to be part of a community. Yes, the thought-provoking sermons are important, and the justice work and inclusivity are key pieces, and the invitation into an authentic spirituality matters a lot. But across the board – everyone wants to be … Continue reading To Know and Be Known
We revive a tradition of inviting the congregation to submit questions to the minister during the service, which Douglas will respond to during the sermon portion of the service. Questions can be religious, spiritual, ethical, or pastoral in nature. We hope to see you in person or online. For in person, masking is optional. Online … Continue reading Question Box Sermon
Join us this Sunday to honor the many passages we share over the course of a year together. We will recognize New Members, Bridging Youth, OWL students, as well as the Births, Marriages, and Deaths within our community. Following the 10:30 service, we will hold our Annual Meeting, which will be followed by our annual … Continue reading Passages
With our annual Flower Ceremony, we honor the dynamic cycles of growth and beauty. We participate in the cycles and flourish. Flowers are impermanent, and yet we have chosen flowers as a symbol of our religious community rather than a rock. Remember to bring a flower to share as part of the ceremony! We hope to … Continue reading Stone Leaf
Rev. John Haynes Holmes served the Community Church of NY for decades. He was a staunch pacifist, and notably a co-founder of both the NAACP and the ACLU. Yet he was a controversial figure, his relationship with Unitarianism and his colleagues was tumultuous. Certainly a role-model! We hope to see you in person or online. … Continue reading The People’s Peace
Let’s have a little fun. Let’s have some words that feel good in our mouths like good poems. We could be smiling and laughing more if we want that. Sometimes that’s just what we need. Sometimes, that’s just what the whole world needs. (And here’s an invitation – send me a poem you think fits … Continue reading Poems of Joy and Laughter
Come celebrate a UU communion service that honors its Christian origin while moving into an expansive understanding of our kinship with the whole universe. All are welcome.
What can we each do regularly to build a more inclusive and diverse society? What actions can we offer to live into the values we espouse? Can we even talk about them as ‘spiritual practices’ that make us better people and the world a better place? (And we revive our Annual Social Justice Sunday!) We hope … Continue reading Spending Your Privilege
The threshold of change is a time of uncertainty and unknowing. We have not arrived; we are not done – but we are close. The caterpillar in the chrysalis does not just sprout wings, it must completely dissolve and reform. It can be hard to trust the change as it is happening. We hope to … Continue reading The Chrysalis Space
