This morning we reflect on the spiritual community we are becoming. What needs healing? What is emerging? How can we honor the fullness of our congregation?

Many UUs come to this tradition from other religious backgrounds, sometimes having rejected the faith community of their childhood. This morning we’ll reflect on the faith of our origins and how it informs our UU identity. What can we get reacquainted with from our spiritual past that might deepen our spiritual lives?

What is a Muslim doing working at a church? A question Rev. Sana Saeed received frequently while working at the UU Church of Arlington, VA. Today there are more people identifying as UU Muslim. Join her to explore how we make room for interfaith families and people identifying as multi-religious in our community as we reflect on the theme of beloved community. There will be time for a Q&A with Rev. Sana following the service.

Our spiritual tradition was founded on a commitment to inclusion and belonging. This morning we will consider the practice of lovingkindness and how it can widen the circle of community.

It takes persistence to fulfill our intentions in the world. We have to keep trying. The little engine that could offers us some timeless wisdom about how to keep on trying, even when something is hard.

What are your deepest intentions? How do you stay true to them? This morning we’ll explore some simple everyday practices to help answer those questions.

Join us this morning as we consider how Dr. King’s example can inspire and guide us in shaping the future. How do we orient ourselves so that we can continue the work of justice, kindness, truth-seeking, and truth-telling? This morning’s music is offered by Kent, Rachel and Megan Gutzler and Dan Matz.

Some folks make New Year’s resolutions, like lose 5 pounds and read more non-fiction. Others think about living with intention, which tends to be more process-oriented, like pay attention and have worthy goals. It means moving out of autopilot and into a meaningful, well-balanced life based on your own conscious choices. And that’s swell, but what about when things are truly falling apart, like they seem to be now? How can we meet this messy life in a way that lets us be awake, wholehearted, and of service?

This morning we will be worshiping with the UU Church of Lehigh Valley via zoom. You may join the service with a computer, tablet, or mobile device.

December 26 is traditionally known as “Second Christmas.” It is celebrated as Boxing Day and the Feast of St. Stephen. It also marks the beginning of Kwanzaa.