Better known as “Pastor Kris”, Kris Cervantes has served as UUWaco’s minister since September 2014. She is a lifelong UU and native Texan. She also serves the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waco, Texas. She received her MDiv (with honors) and a certificate in Sexual and Gender Justice Studies from Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth. She serves on the board of the Greater Waco Interfaith Conference and the Clergy Advisory Board for Planned Parenthood of Central Texas. Kris lives in a little brick house with her husband Robert, son Gabriel (17), and a variety of four-legged family members, as well as lots of books (and dog hair)! Her older son Jack (19) studies print-making and fine arts at UNT. In her spare time, Kris reads (everything), paints, sings, talks to her garden, and drinks far too much coffee with friends.
As the Christian season of Advent moves into full swing, Pastor Kris sits down with a not-so-simple Jewish mother for a tea-spilling interview about what it’s like to parent the Son of God. You won’t see the surprise twist coming! Don’t miss this exclusive. Music will be provided by Krista Benesch and the Community UU … Continue reading Mary, Mom of God: A Candid Conversation
Join Pastor Kris Cervantes for an introduction to and celebration of Chalica, the UU winter holiday focused on bringing our seven principles to life in this season of reflection and rejoicing, giving and receiving. Music provided by Krista Benesch, CUUC Director of Music. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on … Continue reading Chalica: Uniquely Unitarian Universalist
This year as we tender our thanks—to the universe, the cosmos, God, one another—we’re reminded that in hard times, our gratitude may be for hard-won victories. There are friendships forged in comradeship against oppression. There is the knowledge of how beloved we are to our communities, which often comes when we fall on our own … Continue reading For What Shall We Give Thanks?
During election season there is much news and activity to capture our attention and concerns. No matter what happens at, or after, the polls this coming Tuesday, there will be joys to celebrate, sorrows to bear, and work to be done. Our UU principles and faith provide nurture and nourishment for that work, as well … Continue reading Don’t Leave Your Passion at the Door
As we approach All Souls and All Saints Days; as the wind begins to bite and the leaves skirl along the sidewalks; as the season and our thoughts turn to impermanence and the precious fragility of life–we gather on this day to honor and remember our losses of the year and beyond. You’re invited to … Continue reading The Memory of the Living
We light our chalice at Community UU Church every week, and when we extinguish it we carry away its light of truth, warmth of community, and fire of commitment. What else can that small bowl of flame contain? Join Pastor Kris Cervantes on a journey into the possibilities. Click on this link to view the … Continue reading This Cup of Fire
