Topic: In-Gathering

“Flower Communion,” by Alec Peck

Service Video The Flower Ceremony, sometimes referred to as Flower Communion or Flower Festival, is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, the Flower Ceremony was introduced to the United States by Rev. Maya Capek, Norbert’s widow. In this … Continue reading “Flower Communion,” by Alec Peck

“Let Us Give Thanks,” by UUCR Congregation

Service Video Gratitude is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and to others. It makes everything that we have more than enough. Gratitude multiplies joy and expands possibilities, inspiring us to share it with others. Today, we turn our attention to the transformative power of thankfulness and appreciation.

Clarity and Community

What are you about? How are you going about being about it? Every day we have opportunities to clarify our values as individuals and a community. In this service we will consider how we can clearly discuss our values and come to live in ways that strive to be in alignment with what we truly … Continue reading Clarity and Community

Common Purpose

Returning to regular cycles of church life after a season apart invites us to clarify the values that bind us in community. By identifying a common purpose for the work we do in the world and the way we share in the sanctuary, we begin that clarification process. Join us for a service of naming … Continue reading Common Purpose