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When the Spirit says “Do”, When the Spirit says  “No”; Inviting the Sacred Yes AND the Sacred No 

It is often easy for us to underestimate the importance of compassionate boundaries in creating a sense of welcome and belonging, for our whole and authentic selves and for those we welcome in our lives and communities.  In our current dominant culture, learning to appreciate our own boundaries and the boundaries of others can feel … Continue reading When the Spirit says “Do”, When the Spirit says  “No”; Inviting the Sacred Yes AND the Sacred No 

An Invitation: Cultural Ambassadors & Diplomats

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International touring musician & UU troubadour Joe Jencks was selected as a Cultural Ambassador by the U.S. State Department in 2010. He toured five Caribbean nations – giving concerts, interviews, and workshops. Blending songs and spoken word narrative, Jencks will lead us in an exploration of what it meant for him to claim the idea … Continue reading An Invitation: Cultural Ambassadors & Diplomats

Water: An Invitation of Life

Our Water Communion Service always marks an “in-gathering” and the start of our church year. We celebrate coming back together by pouring out water that represents our summer experiences or symbolizes our relationship to water. For our worship, together we pour water to honor a meaningful experience, or collected from a special occasion, or to … Continue reading Water: An Invitation of Life

You CAN Come First

All of us have experienced the safety instructions at the beginning of an airplane flight. The universal command to put the oxygen mask on our own noses before helping others has become almost cliche. Yet, there is something prickly about putting our survival first. It’s contrary to living in sacrificial love and living unselfishly for … Continue reading You CAN Come First

Now What?

Each day seems to bring rapid changes, in our congregation, in our UU denomination, and in the world around us. Join Chaplain Dave and our Tree of Life UU Congregation as we name and reflect on these changes, and re-center ourselves for the journey ahead. After this service, all are invited to stay for coffee … Continue reading Now What?

Another Possibility

It is what it is – a phrase often used to describe the inevitability of unpleasant aspects of life. But what if there’s more?