This sermon looks at Jesus as a “Rabblerouser” to the Roman enforcers in Jerusalem. Was there evidence for them to see him as an insurrectionist? Given how our current federal government and law enforcement officers are looking at people (including American citizens) who put themselves out front, protesting, demanding justice and being labeled as “Domestic … Continue reading “Jesus as a Security Risk,”
Prior to deciding what we will pledge for the next year, we examine the spiritual connection to pledging—to giving generously with intention. We see how that enriches both the church and our own spiritual growth.
Service video In this month of remembrance of American Black History, we honor the life and the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Service video With the anger and hate swirling around us in this—our country–weekly—if not daily—it can be difficult to stay rooted in Love. But that IS what we, as Universalist Unitarians, are called to do. We, at UUCR, have said for decades that “Love is the Doctrine of this Church” and the UUA says that … Continue reading “Embracing an Ethic of Love,” by Tinka Friend
Service video When the New Year arrives, there is a tradition, throughout the world, of beginnings–of taking stock of your life and making changes. We must remember that there are thoughts, feelings, behaviors that must be discarded first, before we have the internal “space” to embrace new thoughts or habits.
Service video When we long to trust in God’s Love, what we see, what we sense, and what we experience around us seems to contradict that Love. How difficult it is to hang on to Hope when you live in a war-torn country. Following the liturgy of a quiet meditative Taize service, join us as … Continue reading “Taizé service: Hope Beyond all Hope,” by Tinka Friend
Today is Mother’s Day, a celebration honoring all mother figures of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The tradition of Mother’s Day endures and evolves. Just as Mother’s Day was the creation of multiple women,out of appreciation for the support and sacrifices of their … Continue reading “Mother’s Day,” by Tinka Friend
May 1st (or May Day) was Beltane, a Celtic celebration which says goodbye to Darkness and Winter and hello to Light and Spring. We’ll learn a little about this day and how pagans honor it. Flowers are an important symbol of Spring, which bring us to the third part of our service—The Flower Ceremony, or … Continue reading “Beltane & Flower Communion,” by Wren Monsour & Tinka Friend
Gospel Music Part II: For Women’s Month, we will look at the life and legacy of Bernice Johnson Reagon and how Gospel music was woven so tightly throughout the Civil Rights marches and demonstrations on the 1960s. Tinka Friend and her husband, Nick, joined UUCR in 1996. After decades of trying to find the “right” church … Continue reading “Nothing But Love in God’s Water” Part 2
“Nothing But Love in God’s Water” Part 1: What constitutes Gospel music? Where and how does it fits into American history? And the legacy of Thomas A. Dorsey, who is universally considered to be the Father of Gospel music. Tinka Friend and her husband, Nick, joined UUCR in 1996. After decades of trying to find … Continue reading “Nothing But Love in God’s Water” Part 1
