“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -MLK Jr. As James Preller (the author of “Bystander”) reminds us, Dr. King issued an indictment against the tyranny of silence, reminding us all of our responsibility to speak up. Join us as we honor the work and legacy of the … Continue reading The Tyranny of Silence
On the first Sunday of the new year, we cast our troubles into the fire! Join us for our annual Burning Bowl service, where we will let the flames consume what we want to release, so that we can make space for new possibilities to emerge in the coming year. *This is an “All-Ages Welcome” … Continue reading The Burning Bowl
The longest night has come, a time for honoring darkness and the renewal it offers. It is a time for going inward and gathering strength. How can celebrating the Winter Solstice help us prepare for the year ahead?
Join us for our annual Holiday Play! This year is all about everyone’s favorite seasonal evergreen: The Christmas Tree! Will the woodland creatures discover why their decorations keep disappearing? How did Unitarians help bring the Christmas Tree tradition to life here in the United States? Come and find out at this fun all-ages service.
Timothy Snyder, in his oft-quoted book “On Tyranny”, lists the first lesson as “Do not obey in advance.” Religious communities have often been countercultural places where people have found the strength to challenge the status quo. How do we know when noncompliance is necessary?
“A Complicated Network of Joy” is how one architect described the campus here at the Unitarian Society – but I think that description works for the congregation as a whole, and perhaps even all of life itself! Let us break bread together at our annual service of Gratitude and Thanksgiving, as we consider how this … Continue reading A Complicated Network of Joy
On this post-election Sunday, no matter which way the votes were cast, we will gather together again to reconnect with our larger mission: To love the hell out of this beautiful and heartbreaking world.
How do we become good ancestors? This Sunday before election day is also our annual All Souls Service. Let us pause one last time before the votes are counted and remember that we are not the first, nor will we be the last, to live through challenging times. Bring photos and mementos of your beloved … Continue reading Becoming Bones: Annual All Souls Service
The festival of Diwali is one of the most important holidays of the year in the Hindu tradition. It gets its name from the little lamps that are set out during the night, symbolizing the light that calls us home, the victory of good over evil, and celebrating the start of a new year in … Continue reading Finding the Light
Immigrants are being targeted across the country and fear is being used to stoke division and build power. In this critical moment, how can we articulate a powerful message of love that transcends fear?
