Speaker: Rev. John Cullinan

Easter Is a Word for Defiance

Why the Easter story matters … even to Unitarian Universalists. To attend by Zoom, click on this link: uuberks.org/zoom-worship. (If this is the first timeyou’re using zoom, you may be prompted to download a launcher app). To connect by phone (audio only):   1) Dial the phone number: 1-646-558-8656   2) When prompted for the “Meeting ID”, enter: 921 4271 … Continue reading Easter Is a Word for Defiance

If I Can’t Dance…

In Part II of “The Practice of Joy,” we explore whether joy is frivolity or necessity. To attend by Zoom, click on this link: uuberks.org/zoom-worship. (If this is the first timeyou’re using zoom, you may be prompted to download a launcher app). To connect by phone (audio only):   1) Dial the phone number: 1-646-558-8656   2) When prompted for … Continue reading If I Can’t Dance…

Sacred Fools

It’s a post-April Fools’ Sunday, and the first week of our April theme: “The Practice of Joy.” This morning, we look at laughter and the power that comes from being foolish. A special thank you to Reading A’Cappella Voices for providing much of the music in service this morning.  Please contact Liz Burcin at eburcin@comcast.net for more information.

How Can I Keep From Singing: Building & Bolstering Trust Through Songs of Affirmation

Come join us on Music Sunday to tune into the echos of our souls. Hear the music ringing. Trust that through the tempest ’round us roars, we know the truth, it liveth, so long as we listen well enough to hear it. Trust that we can rejoice in our travels so far. Trust that the … Continue reading How Can I Keep From Singing: Building & Bolstering Trust Through Songs of Affirmation

On the Death and Rebirth of Institutional Trust

Part two of “The Practice of Trust.” Many of our institutions, the church included, have seen a decline in regard and trust from the people they hope to serve. How has this happened? And how can an institution like the church make itself worthy of trust once more?

The Great Pluralism Experiment

Our Soul Matters theme for February is “Living Love Through the Practice of Inclusion.” This week, we take a look at one of the goals of inclusion – a pluralistic society – and the role of a congregation in striving for it.

Are We Awake?

For MLK Sunday, some reflections on Dr. King’s 1966 Ware Lecture to the UU General Assembly.