Love’s Liberation- Cancelled
This Sunday, TOL members share thoughts and insights through poetry.
Topic: Liberation
Reflections on the Blessing of Emancipation on Juneteenth
We welcome Rabbi Maralee Gordon back to our pulpit on this Juneteenth Sunday. Juneteenth celebrates the day the last of those held in bondage in the United States were informed of their emancipation on June 19, 1865. Speaker: Rabbi Maralee Gordon Worship Leader: M.E. Tanabe Chalice Lighter: Beth Hoover Maralee in her sermon shared about … Continue reading Reflections on the Blessing of Emancipation on Juneteenth
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?
Love, Community, and Getting Free
Australian Indigenous activist, Lilla Watson, says, “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” Join our guest preacher, the Rev. Laura Randall of UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee), as we explore the … Continue reading Love, Community, and Getting Free
Expecting Justice
During Women’s History month we explore intersectional reproductive justice. Speaker: Rev. Jenn Gracen Worship Leader: Carol Alfus Chalice Lighter: Gloria Van Hof After the service we will have Religious Education classes, breakout rooms for coffee hour and Inquirers for newcomers. Did you miss our service? You can watch it here.
Independence Day – What is Independence? And What is it Not?
Join us as Rabbi Maralee Gordon reflects this holiday weekend. We use the words independence, freedom, and liberty in a variety of ways.What was the original significance of “Independence Day”? Have we abusedit? Misused it? The Biblical verse “Proclaim liberty throughout theland unto all the inhabitants thereof” (Leviticus 25:10) is inscribed onthe Liberty Bell. What was … Continue reading Independence Day – What is Independence? And What is it Not?
Beyond the Water’s Edge
Speakers: Joan Javier-Duval, Mykal Slack, Benjie Messer Join us for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience is open to the public. Rev. Joan Javier-Duval will deliver the sermon at the 2020 General Assembly Sunday Morning Worship. She serves as Minister of the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, VT. She is the daughter of … Continue reading Beyond the Water’s Edge