Some of us live our days without giving courage a second thought. For some of us, our fears and anxiety can be so debilitating that we exhaust all our energy just to muster enough courage to face the day ahead. This Sunday, we examine the role courage can play in our daily lives in both … Continue reading Everyday Courage
With so much to fear in this world, it often feels as if we need courage in order to face our future. This Sunday, we consider courageous people and groups in history whose example offers us a model of hope for tomorrow. Services are available in person and online (click HERE to join online). All are welcome—come … Continue reading Adversity and Courage
Guest Lead: Rev. Rêve Courtney Eltringham We Unitarian Universalists profess a faith of love. More than simply a feeling, love is an action word that calls us beyond ourselves to work for justice in our world. As public theologian Dr. Cornel West wisely stated, “justice is what love looks like in public.” In today’s service … Continue reading Love Made Public: Bridging Unitarian Universalist Public and Parish Ministries
For pet owners, animals are not just our companions; they are our teachers. They remind us of our interconnection with the other-than-human world. They teach us how to find joy and comfort. They also model ways to courageously be ourselves regardless of what others might think of us. Come join us for our annual Blessing … Continue reading All-Ages Blessing of the Animals
Zen Buddhist monk Shunryu Suzuki spoke of beginner’s mind: a state of wonder and curiousity that never solifies into certainty. With beginner’s mind we are always open to learning something new. We can be fully present with ourselves and those around us. During this contemplative service, we consider ways to cultivate beginner’s mind and the … Continue reading Cultivating Beginner’s Mind
We gather this Sunday during the Jewish High Holy Days, which span from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur. These are days set aside to spiritually prepare yourself to begin a new year. In Western culture, we tend to look at new beginnings as a clean slate. However, many religious traditions consider beginnings as part of … Continue reading Jewish High Holy Days Service: “Beginning Again”
We open our new congregational year with Ingathering Sunday, a time to gather in community with members, friends, and newcomers. Together, we’ll take part in our beloved Water Ceremony — please bring a small container of water from a place meaningful to you, whether near or far. Our blended waters remind us of our shared … Continue reading Ingathering Sunday — All-Ages Water Communion: “New Beginnings”
Speaker: Josef Machac Often serving in our pulpit as a Worship Associate during the year, Josef will provide the final Reflection for our “This I Believe” series of lay-led summer worship services. He has chosen to reflect on the question “Does AI Pose an Existential Threat to Humanity?” Bring your curiosity. This year’s theme, “This I … Continue reading Summer Service: “This I Believe”
Speaker: Rev. Andrée Cornelia Mol From June 28 through September 6, CUC will gather for intimate, member-led summer services. Each service includes hymns, a chalice lighting, joys and sorrows, and personal reflections shared by a member or friend of the congregation. This year’s theme, “This I Believe,” invites us to explore the experiences, values, and insights that … Continue reading Summer Service: “This I Believe”
Speaker: Rev. Andrée Cornelia Mol From June 28 through September 6, CUC will gather for intimate, member-led summer services. Each service includes hymns, a chalice lighting, joys and sorrows, and personal reflections shared by a member or friend of the congregation. This year’s theme, “This I Believe,” invites us to explore the experiences, values, and insights that … Continue reading Summer Services: “This I Believe”
