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For Want of a Word. How Unitarian Universalism Almost Wasn’t

When the Unitarians and the Universalists met to decide if they would be one the answer was nearly no. It was dedication and one person’s imagination that made who we are today possible. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: George “Kaz” Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Don Metivier After the service we will have Religious Education classes, … Continue reading For Want of a Word. How Unitarian Universalism Almost Wasn’t

Moral Imagination

What is a moral imagination? How does it call us to behave in the future? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Leah Mikkelson Hymns: Billy Seger Did you miss this service? You can watch it here

The Continuing Dream

Fifty Seven years after Dr. King’s famous I have a dream speech, People of Color are still striving for equality and safety in this country. How are we called to respond as Unitarian Universalists? Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Sue Kazlusky Chalice Lighter: Lisa Messinger Hymns: Billy Seger Did you miss this service? You … Continue reading The Continuing Dream

Did You See What’s Behind That Tree? Fantasy vs. Imagination

What is the difference between fantasy and imagination? Simone Weil tells us that “Imagination and fantasy make up more than 3/4 of our life.” Carl Sagan said “Imagination will often carry us toworlds that never were. But without it, we go nowhere.”  Speaker: Thomas Steffens Worship Leader: Ron Relic Chalice Lighter: Jenee Wolfram Hymns: Billy … Continue reading Did You See What’s Behind That Tree? Fantasy vs. Imagination

Facing Janus

In this time of transition we are forming the future of this beloved community. How might we use our history to shape our future? This service kicks off our month of Imagination. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: George “Kaz” Kazlusky Hymns: Billy Seger Story for All Ages: The Smuggler Story by Anonymous Did you … Continue reading Facing Janus

When Stillness Speaks

Stillness is such a wonderful guest to welcome into our lives. It always arrives with gifts – like greater clarity, insight, and peacefulness. And as musicians, painters, and poets tell us, stillness creates space for creativity. What does Stillness bring to you? Speaker: M.E. Tanabe Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighters: Annette Jasiota & Marcia … Continue reading When Stillness Speaks

Christmas Eve Service

Click here to get the link to join us tonight. Join us for this lessons and carols service as we explore the hope found in this night. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Music: Ken Johnson Problems with Zoom? You are in Zoom but can’t hear anything? You can hear but you can’t see? You can’t open … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service

Messages of Hope

Join us for our 10:45AM service on December 20th for our annual holiday concert entitled Messages of Hope.Our annual concert is going to look a little different this year because it will be virtual, but the show will go on!This year’s program will be a festive blend of poetry, music, a tribute to family, and … Continue reading Messages of Hope

Blue Christmas

Sometimes the holiday season is tinged with sorrow. This service recognizes that this isn’t always the happiest time of the year. This service will be held on Friday, December 18th at 7pm. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Special Music by Cassandra Vohs-Demann and Billy Seger Log on to Zoom Meeting ID: 844 6179 9269Passcode: 635889

What the Dickens?

What lessons can we learn from the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol? What gifts are hidden within this story? What can we change about the story and still maintain its core message? Speakers: Rev. Jenn Gracen and Religious Education students Chalice Lighter: Religious Education student Music: Billy Seger and Religious Education students Second Sunday collection: … Continue reading What the Dickens?