Topic: Motivation/Inspiration

“The Road Less Traveled: Wielding the Tools of Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck

Service Video Life, even in 2022, can often be difficult.  The spiritual journey is one built on the pain of confronting difficult challenges.  In short, discipline is the practice of confronting spiritual challenges. But what exactly is self-discipline, and how can we actually apply it?  M. Scott Peck claims that there are four elements of … Continue reading “The Road Less Traveled: Wielding the Tools of Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck

Christmas Eve Sing-Along

Join us outdoors at the church to sing some classic Christmas hymns together! Bring an extra layer of clothes and the joy of the holidays in your heart.

“The Road Less Traveled: Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck

Service Video Life, even in 2021, can be difficult. The spiritual journey is one built on the pain of confronting difficult challenges. In short, discipline is the practice of confronting spiritual challenges. But what exactly is self-discipline, and how can we actually apply it? M. Scott Peck claims that there are four elements of discipline: … Continue reading “The Road Less Traveled: Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck

“But Are You Happy?,” by Rev. Scott Alexander

Service video Most of us want to be happy… but happiness means different things to different people. What are the basic ingredients of happiness, and how can we manifest them in our lives? Today’s reading, “But Are You Happy?,” reflects on the pursuit and attainment of happiness.

“Invitation to a Tree House,” by Cathy Nicles

Service video Cathy Nicles explained that Invitation to a Treehouse is an exploration of compassion through the retelling of a personal experience: An act of generosity and an expression of compassion shown to her from a source most people would consider people unlikely.So, what is compassion? What do sage minds say about compassion? Why is … Continue reading “Invitation to a Tree House,” by Cathy Nicles

“Family Values & the GDP!,” by Rev. Suji Fox

Service video The terms “family values,” and “gross national product” have been co-opted over generations to give strict definitions of the feminine and masculine. In this service Suji will discuss the feminine influence on families as well as on the gross national product. And the feminine — like the ocean — rolls, strides, turns, guides, … Continue reading “Family Values & the GDP!,” by Rev. Suji Fox

“BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES: Political Differences,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

This month’s sermons are intended to help us, as a congregation and as individuals, to create a strong pluralistic community, and to see our congregational diversity as a source of strength and power. Today’s sermon examines what may be the most difficult diversity of all: political difference. Will UUs of all political groups be welcome … Continue reading “BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES: Political Differences,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger