“Faith to Action,” by Ipyani Lockert
Becoming a hub for community engagement, action, and betterment.
Topic: Community, Togetherness
“Father’s Day,” by Nick Williams
Father’s Day is a time many of us use to reflect on our fathers (alive or dead) and on the type of relationship we may have had ….. or wanted to have. It is a time for memories and reflections, especially for those fathers no longer with us. Nick Williams will share his reflections on … Continue reading “Father’s Day,” by Nick Williams
“Origin Stories: How Our Pasts Shape Our Present Selves,” by Grace Preuss & Pat Cawunder
Service Video. As the writer William Faulkner wrote, “The past isn’t dead…it isn’t even past.” Our origin stories of personal memories, history, and experiences provide insight into who we are today. How can these stories help us in shaping the next chapters of our lives?
“Flower Communion,” by Alec Peck
Service Video. The Flower Ceremony, or Flower Communion, is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. In this ceremony, everyone brings a flower to place in a shared vase. The congregation blesses the flowers, and then given back out, with each person bringing home a different flower than the one they … Continue reading “Flower Communion,” by Alec Peck
“Reducto Non Absurdum: Spring Cleaning the Soul,” by Bill Casey
Service Video. Spring is the season our thoughts turn to cleaning, sorting and refreshing our surroundings. What will we keep? What will we discard? It can also be a good time to do some spiritual housekeeping—soul searching and examining our belief systems to see if they align with our values and purpose in life.
“Asexuality and Inherent Worth,” by Wren Monsour
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.
“World Autism Awareness,” by Laura Luna
Service Video. We will learn about world Autism Awareness month from a person who has a son with autism. Hopefully, after the presentation, we will be more comfortable living and socializing with those who have autism.
“What Are You Waiting for?” by Tinka Friend
Service Video Stewardship Sermon: Why do you [we] pledge?
“Peace Discussion,” facilitated by Lee Greer
Forum Video
“King Sunday: The Man, the Dream, the Movement,” by Rev. Clyde Grubbs and Mary Jane Holden
Service Video This service was written by Rev. Clyde Grubbs and Mary Jane Holden, and adapted by Rev. Erika Hewitt. It tells the story of the Civil Rights movement as it unfolded over the course of a decade.