Drowning, While Everyone Around Us Can Breathe
We can find ourselves so alone amidst a crowd of family and friends. We wonder why we are the only ones struggling to keep our heads above a rising tide of problems, and ask why no one can see our need.
Topic: Guidance
Walking Together in Different Directions
There is an ancient Jewish practice of inclusion, one that is grounded in bodily experience. Let’s explore together what can transform our individual walking into a communal act of belonging, interaction, and deep connection.ac
Pray Like a UU
Many UUs don’t pray because of bad experiences in a previous religion, theological disagreements, or simply because we’ve fallen out of practice. But prayer is one of the oldest and most universal spiritual practices known to humanity, and it can be meaningful and helpful to us no matter what our beliefs. We welcome John back … Continue reading Pray Like a UU
Sometimes the Best You Can Do
There is so much energy in anger and fear. And, like a raging fire, it must go somewhere, it cannot be contained. We can allow the fire of our anger to burn us out. Or we can creatively channel it into actions that bring life. Rev. Greble spent 30 years in higher education serving for … Continue reading Sometimes the Best You Can Do
Turning Toward the Hard Stuff
Making decisions for our church that will carry the next generation of leaders through an uncertain and unpredictable future.
All Life Is A Gift
The words of the hymn “For All That Is Our Life” remind us that “all life is a gift which we are called to use.” Many of us are especially focused on gratitude during the month of November, some of us practicing by acknowledging one gratitude per day. This hymn wants us to do more … Continue reading All Life Is A Gift
The Church’s One Foundation
The Church, in its many forms, has both struggled and flourished across history. What our forgetful hearts must remember is that love is the Church’s one foundation. As a people who base all words and actions on love we need to hear our foundational covenant again and again if we are to ever make our … Continue reading The Church’s One Foundation
Trusting the Love That Guides Us
The world has lost its way. It is so clear to see chaos, hate, and greed growing rapidly, while fear among marginalized populations rises to critical levels. Can we really protect others and transform lives with just our love?
Young and Old Can Dream Together
It is said that the age of a pastor is usually a reflection of the median age of a church’s members. That may be true but a healthy, inclusive church needs the dreams of all ages. How can we dream together in a way that serves the needs of our congregation and our community?
Music to Live By
This service will celebrate pop & rock music in which we might find inspiration and spiritual guidance using chart toppers of various genres. The music selections include choices from members of the congregation.