Summertime invites us to slow down, to savor, to breathe. In the long days of sun and warmth, we find both rest and renewal. This service is a celebration of the spiritual gifts of summer: abundance, presence, joy, and deep connection to the natural world. Come with your sun-soaked memories, your bare feet, and your … Continue reading Summertime
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States, but its deeper meaning continues to unfold in our collective story. This service honors the resilience, resistance, and joy of Black communities—and challenges us to commit to freedom and justice for all. Through history, reflection, and celebration, we bear witness to the enduring spirit of … Continue reading Juneteenth
Community is more than a group of people—it’s a sacred web of belonging, mutual care, and shared purpose. In this service, we explore the soul of community: how we show up for one another, how we make room for difference, and how we grow stronger together. Join us as we reflect on the blessings and … Continue reading The Meaning of Community
What does it mean to awaken—to truly open our eyes, our hearts, and our spirits to the world around us? In this service, we explore the moments in life that rouse us from spiritual slumber and call us to deeper presence, compassion, and purpose. Come and reflect on how awakening can be both a personal … Continue reading Awakening
How do we govern ourselves as Unitarian Universalists? Our polity is rooted in congregational democracy, covenant, and shared leadership. This service will explore the principles of UU governance and how they empower us to be a faith of freedom, responsibility, and interdependence. Reading: “Five Smooth Stones,” an excerpt by Rev. James Luther Adams “Meaning … Continue reading Unitarian Universalist Polity
Across cultures, elders are revered as wisdom keepers, mentors, and guides. Yet in today’s fast-moving world, their voices are often overlooked. This service reflects on the sacred role of elders in our lives and communities and the call to honor their wisdom while embracing our own journey toward eldership. Reading: “Stepping into our Wisdom as … Continue reading The Call of The Elder
Wisdom is more than knowledge—it is the lived experience, discernment, and deep understanding that guide us through life’s complexities. In this service, we explore the sources of wisdom in our lives, from ancient traditions to personal insight and revelation, and how we can cultivate it within ourselves and our communities. Reading: “So what is the … Continue reading The Power of Wisdom
Join us this Sunday in the spirit of “SUUF and Me,” where we share the stories of our lives. In that spirit of storytelling, that is, the sharing of stories about ourselves, I will decipher the poem, the song, entitled “Why?” by Annie Lennox. As I have said on many occasions, for me, “the message … Continue reading Why?
When faced with injustice, many of us look outward, waiting for someone to rise up and fix things. But what if we are the ones we’ve been waiting for? What if the leadership we seek is already within us? History often highlights heroic leaders—Harriet Tubman, Mahatma Gandhi, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—as if they … Continue reading We Are the Leaders We Have Been Waiting For
Join us for a service of reflection, gratitude, and apology as we explore the role of money in our spiritual and ethical lives. Money, often seen as a worldly concern, actually holds profound spiritual significance. In Unitarian Universalism, we believe in interdependence, that our well-being is tied to the well-being of others. Yet, society often … Continue reading Sermon on The Amount
