Shining Through Love
Come celebrate Pride Sunday with the USSB community! Through music and readings we will explore and celebrate what it means to live authentic and proud lives.
Speaker: Ellen Broidy
Unlocking Liberation: The Transformative Power of Passover for All
What is the universal message of freedom and redemption embedded within the Passover narrative? How do the lessons of Passover resonate within the collective human experience and offer pathways to liberation for all? This ancient story continues to inspire and empower us in the modern world, inviting us to break free from the constraints … Continue reading Unlocking Liberation: The Transformative Power of Passover for All
We Are An Angry, Angry People
Join us for our final “Summer of Pride” service – a reflection on this moment in the struggle for LGBTQ+ equality. How do we balance our need to glitter and shine with the reality of the fight for justice and recognition? Our Sunday services take place both in-person and online at 10:00 a.m. Watch on Facebook … Continue reading We Are An Angry, Angry People
Passing Over: The Celebration and Challenge of Passover
Passover commemorates the liberation of the Jewish people from enslavement in Egypt. The story of the exodus is told and retold at the Seder, an interactive, fun, and engaging dinner featuring ritual foods, plenty of wine (and other beverages), a special “treasure hunt” for the kids, and when all goes well, good cheer. Members of … Continue reading Passing Over: The Celebration and Challenge of Passover
Unsettling Ourselves: A Pride Service for Perilous Times
Once again, we find ourselves in a fight for our lives and for the lives of those we love, against the rising tide of hate and fear rolling across the nation toward the LGBTQ+ community. Join us for our annual Pride service as we recommit to the work of building an inclusive, joyful world where … Continue reading Unsettling Ourselves: A Pride Service for Perilous Times
Memorials and Memories: Reflecting on War, Working for Peace
For many of us, young and old alike, war has been one of the few constants in our lives. Whether it’s living through conflicts in which our country was actively engaged or bearing witness to the images on the nightly news of battles between combatants carrying different flags, our world has seen precious few moments … Continue reading Memorials and Memories: Reflecting on War, Working for Peace
“Reflections on the Beloved Community”
With worship associates Ellen Broidy and Anna Fortner. The Zoom link to this service is here: uuma.zoom.us/j/96003638223 Or watch on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitariansocietysantabarbara