Wren Vera Monsour is a classically trained singer and a student of library science. She decided to attend UUCR after seeing how her fellow pagans were welcomed in the Long Beach church. She lives with her wonderful wife, Quinn, and they hope to adopt a dog
The world has celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights — a document that is much more than a cornerstone of international law: it is a guide to navigate a deeply divided world, a set of values that everyone can live by, and ultimately a force for good. And yet, we … Continue reading “International day against Queer Oppression,” by Wren Monsour
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
Service Video. Asexuality is a sexual identity, like being gay, for someone who has little to no sexual attraction to any gender. This sermon will discuss the history of asexuality and how UUs can support the asexuals in their lives.
Service video Autumn is a season of change when the Earth tilts away from the sun and the days grow shorter and cooler. Autumn is symbolic of plenty, ripening, harvest, and abundance; at the same time, a symbol of decay, decline, and death. Many cultures celebrate this season with traditions and rituals that reflect our … Continue reading “The Magick of Autumn,” by Wren Monsour
Service video MLK said:”Each of us must do our part to build a Beloved Community.” Dr King was talking about a global vision in which all people can share in cooperating to create a world with international standards of decency. A community is a group of people that share, among other things, common customs, values and … Continue reading “Building the Beloved Community,” by Fred Small
Service Video After listening to the previous sermon series “Building Bridges,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger, Wren struggled with what seemed to be a message of tolerance, even for the intolerable. She came to realize that tolerance is quite different from acceptance, and that what one is willing to tolerate can change from situation to situation. … Continue reading “Tolerance is Situation Specific ,” by Wren Monsour
