Hospitality and trust are essential in building the beloved community. By actively practicing hospitality, welcoming and supporting both the friend and the stranger, we grow in trust as people and as a congregation. Justice can be seen as the extension of hospitality to all beings. And as Henri Nouwen says: “Hospitality is not to change … Continue reading Roots and Wings: Hospitality
Our world is changing fast. Events happening around us often feel scary, confusing, even threatening. Given this context, how can religious communities help? What roles might Unitarian Universalism play – for adults, children and families, and in our communities? With Rev. Tricia and Abi Sessions and Jordan Young. February’s Share the Plate donee is the … Continue reading Inclusion: What Are Congregations for, in These Times?
On this Sunday before the Dr. King holiday, we explore the spiritual practice of service. How are we called to serve, and what role might service play as we navigate our world as it is right now. This service will continue our Soul Matters theme of “Story”. With Reverend Mara Dowdall back in the pulpit and … Continue reading Called to Serve
ON SITE & ZOOM. Led by Rev. Tricia with Abi Sessions. The Winter Solstice marks the turning of the year: when darkness finally begins its long retreat, and we allow ourselves to remember the warm, sunny months to come. But let us not turn away too quickly — the darkness has much to teach us about … Continue reading On the Longest Night
What is unconditional love? How do we experience it and practice it? What are the blessings and the burdens of this type of love? How can it help us repair ourselves and the world? With Rev. Christina with Abi Sessions. This month’s theme is repair. We share our plate with CVUUS Discretionary Fund. Video recording
ON SITE ONLY (no zoom). Part of our Spirituality & the Arts summer worship with guest speakers leading us into deeper reflection. Join “pilgrim” Susie Davis Patterson with Abi Sessions. We’ll share our offering with Addison County Parent/Child Center. Stay for social hour in Fellowship Hall. Kids Are Always Welcome! They can sit with their … Continue reading A Pilgrim & Her Spiritual Quest on the Camino de Santiago – Aug. 18, 2024
ON SITE ONLY (no zoom). Part of our Spirituality & the Arts summer worship with guest speakers leading us into deeper reflection. Join Louise and Ashley Cadwell with Abi Sessions. We’ll share our offering with Addison County Parent/Child Center. Stay for social hour in Fellowship Hall. Kids Are Always Welcome! They can sit with their … Continue reading Travel Sketching as Spiritual Practice – Aug. 11, 2024
Throughout ancient times and still today, human societies have celebrated life as sacred and joyful. Especially in this season of spring… and more than any other time, in May. Institutional religion hasn’t always found ways to welcome these deep pagan beliefs into communal spiritual life. But maybe that’s changing… Rev Tricia introduced her sermon with … Continue reading Truth Telling – May 5, 2024
Come at 10 am for Social Hour Before Worship. Come in your flip-flops, your muck books, your running shoes, or your stylish pumps. Whatever is on your feet for Flip Flop Sunday, we will be flip-flopping social hour and worship. Social hour WITH BREAKFAST OF FRUIT CRISPS begins at 10 am, followed by streaming worship … Continue reading Flip Flop Sunday (UUA General Assembly) – June 25, 2023
In our Sanctuary & on Zoom: Margy Young helped us watch a UUA worship service on our screen. We had hoped to show this year’s worship from the 2022 General Assembly but couldn’t since it aired 12:30 EST from Portland Oregon so put together this alternative that celebrates hallmarks of our UU theology. We experienced … Continue reading Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny: UUA Worship Service
