This worship service will be built around poetry readings by our congregants. Some people will read a favorite poem that is meaningful to them, and others will read their own original poems. There will be a time reserved for impromptu poetry readings! If you love poetry, be sure to make it to this special service.
We humans love to compartmentalize; we break things down into workable parts, keeping what is seemingly good and useful and hiding or even disposing of what is undesirable. But is that the best way to approach our inner lives and spiritual selves? What would happen if we acknowledged all of our fragments – the ones … Continue reading All Together Now
On July 4, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of this nation. Our nation was based on the stated premise that all men were created equal. But how do we measure up to that idea through our history and now? We’ll look through several periods and see what might guide us in … Continue reading So You Say You Want a Revolution
On Sunday, June 28th, Community UU will cap its month-long Pride celebration with a special service hosted by our Welcoming Congregation Committee, which works to ensure that LGBTQIA people feel welcome and affirmed in our church. Members Amanda Greene and Trey Boyett will share their perspectives, and we will have a special bubble blessing and … Continue reading In the Name of Love
Reading is an exercise in empathy – in walking in someone else’s shoes for a while. This is a day we share with one another what we’ve been reading and the lessons we’ve learned!
Coming to terms with our religious history requires reconciling past religious upbringings, finding peace with nostalgic memories, and healing from spiritual trauma. We will explore how Unitarian Universalism helps rebuild faith and lets us move forward with an integrated faith. Click on this link to view the videos of our service on YouTube: Video Link … Continue reading Owning Our Religious Past: Warm Memories and Restless Ghosts
