Archives: Services

“Back to the Garden”

Joni Mitchell stated in her song, Woodstock, that we are stardust, we are golden, and that we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.  On the anniversary of the Woodstock festival *AND* our blessing of our “backpacks” Rev. Amy asks and explores what that means for us, getting back to the garden.

“What Did you Bring Me?”

When somebody arrives back home they might hear that question.  Rev. Amy unpacks the suitcase (No, really.  Backpack, too.)  with you so that we all see what we will be working on, together in this interim ministry.

A Contemplative Pause with Contemplative Companions

Contemplate: think about; ponder. Commonly understood as an intellectual exercise. Contemplative: spiritually speaking, a practice of open presence in the world as-it-is. Grounded in the here-and-now with mind, heart and body open to the spirit of life, we are inspired to live in the world with the full wisdom of our being. Join us for … Continue reading A Contemplative Pause with Contemplative Companions

Tending to the Parts: Caring, Reframing, and Connecting

This morning we will appreciate our interior parts and their relationships as guides toward harmony with ourselves, each other, and the planet. Using embodiment as a pathway, we might reframe our inner parts from “the good, the bad, and the ugly,” to “the good, no bad, and the relational”.   In this service, Michele will be … Continue reading Tending to the Parts: Caring, Reframing, and Connecting

Mallas and Mantras

Bring your favorite necklace (malla), rosary, orbracelet with beads or stones. Carla will share images from her trip thru Nepal and facilitate prayers and chants thru beads—a practice common to many faiths. Repeating a sound (mantra) together in community can create peace within ourselves and harmony around the world. 

Sanctuary

Today, from our own church sanctuary, we will consider what “sanctuary” means in our lives.  We all need places of refuge and protection; maybe now more than ever considering the continuous challenges we are being confronted with. What places, people, or practices feel like a sanctuary to you? In what ways are you yourself a … Continue reading Sanctuary

Meet the Moment: General Assembly 2022 Sunday Worship Service at 12:30 PM

We’re changing it up this week – *bring your lunch social hour be before worship, starting at 11:30 am. Coffee crew will provide table set-up and beverages along with a light snack. Join the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience will be available for streaming Sunday at 12:30 pm … Continue reading Meet the Moment: General Assembly 2022 Sunday Worship Service at 12:30 PM