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Misjudging Martha

How does dragon fighting teach us to talk to one another? When we use “faith” language with one another what if we aren’t actually speaking the same language? As this is the second Sunday of the month, we will take a special offering for Compassion for Campers- a ministry of Tree of Life currently supplying … Continue reading Misjudging Martha

Renewing Faith

Our annual stewardship kickoff service. How does stewardship relate to faith? What about the loaves and fishes? What would it mean if faith was a verb? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Tom Steffens After the service we will have coffee hour social time in breakout rooms. We conduct our services … Continue reading Renewing Faith

Crossing the Aisle

Our nation has grown increasingly divided over the last few decades. How can we talk to those with whom we disagree? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky After the service we will have coffee hour social time in breakout rooms. We offer Faith Forward Inquirers for newcomers using the same link 12:15-1:15pm. We … Continue reading Crossing the Aisle

The Principles of Change

The Unitarian Universalist Association and its member congregations are undergoing a process to consider revising the seven principles and six sources of Unitarian Universalism. What does it mean to reconsider the principles? What is our responsibility? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Jesse Bowen Chalice Lighter: George Kazlusky Reader: Elizabeth Young After the service we … Continue reading The Principles of Change

Side with Love Sunday; What if I Only Had 30 Days to Love?

We will witness a worship service by the Side with Love folks from the Unitarian Universalist Association featuring stirring music, deep-hearted reflection, and moving testimonies from a range of UU leaders. We will also take our Second Sunday collection for Home of the Sparrow. They provide Hope, Opportunity, and Support that empowers women and children … Continue reading Side with Love Sunday; What if I Only Had 30 Days to Love?

Building the Welcome Table

This country was founded on powerful ideals of freedom for all, even as slavery existed. How can we recognize the reality of our past? How do we keep working toward our highest ideals even when we have fallen short? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: George “Kaz” Kazlusky Special Music: TOLUUC Small Ensemble- Answering the … Continue reading Building the Welcome Table

Faith in the Unseen

You are invited to take a “Zoom field trip” for a service at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva. Their speaker that morning will be Rev. Ken Turner.Rev. Turner will be working off this Dr. King quote: “Faith is taking the first step when you don’t see the whole staircase.” The service begins at 11:00. Zoom … Continue reading Faith in the Unseen

To Belong

Rev. Jenn will speak on the intent to belong and the intent to welcome. We will also welcome new members today. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: M.E. Tanabe Chalice Lighter: Elizabeth Young Reader: Beth Hoover After the service we will have coffee hour social time in breakout rooms. We offer Faith Forward Inquirers for … Continue reading To Belong

The Road to Hell

We judge ourselves by our intention and others by their impact. What does this mean for us in our day to day lives? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Judy Beyer After the service we will have coffee hour social time in breakout rooms. We offer Faith Forward Inquirers for newcomers … Continue reading The Road to Hell

Wait For It

How does our focus help us to succeed in meeting our goals? What does it mean if our goals and our intentions differ? As this is the second Sunday of the month, we will be sharing our offering with Family Health Partnership Clinic https://hpclinic.org/ . All donations marked 2nd Sunday or unpledged on this day … Continue reading Wait For It