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.
Here’s your chance to ask Pastor Kris Cervantes your questions about Unitarian Universalism, ethical dilemmas, social justice issues and vocabulary, grief and joy, and her own views and life stories. Send your Dear Abby advice requests, your cries for help, your yawps of humanity, and your questions by email (kris.cervantes@gmail.com). Click on this link to … Continue reading Ask Me Anything: Pastor Kris Gets Real
The book of Genesis tells us the story of Hagar, the enslaved woman who bore Abraham’s child Ishmael, and was banished by her enslaver, Sarah, lest Ishmael challenge his brother Isaac for their father’s inheritance. Hagar’s life was one of use and abuse, but she longed for more–and the small footnotes of history tell us … Continue reading To Be Longing
Join us for a UU tradition that brings us together after the summer, helping us greet the new season and one another in community. You’re invited to bring water to the service to share–from your favorite place, from your travels, from your kitchen–and water will also be provided. Click on this link to view the … Continue reading Ingathering Service & Water Communion
Frederick Buechner writes, “God calls you to the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger coincide.” What does it mean to be called by God, by the good, by love? As Unitarian Universalists we embrace a faith which encourages us not to call others out–but call them in: into loving community, into … Continue reading Called to Change
There’s Buddha’s eight-fold path, seven deadly sins, six UU sources of faith, five pillars of Islam, four parts of a Wesleyan Quadrilateral, three rules for right speaking, and two good ways to cook okra, but it takes real talent to explain your faith while standing on one foot. Join Pastor Kris Cervantes for a sermon … Continue reading Theology on One Foot: Golden Rules and Holy Fools
Join Pastor Kris Cervantes for an exploration of what the Bible actually says regarding transgender and non-binary folks. The Biblical evidence is solidly in favor of a God who loves the whole spectrum of humanity, people of all kinds, created in God’s own diverse and liberating image.This Sunday at 9:30 am is also our Welcoming … Continue reading In the Beginning, God Said Yes!
