Our guest speaker and musician for the live Zoom service was Matt Meyer. Our favorite songs, whoever the artist or whatever the style, were created in a strange alchemy of study and inspiration, of strict practice and of letting go. Spiritual Practice is a similar combination of dedication, muscle memory, and perhaps a little divine inspiration. Join us for a musical exploration … Continue reading Live Zoom Service: It Takes Practice
Rev. Alice Syltie weaves elements that Carole Eagleheart shared with us from a service that Carole created for the September 2020 Water Communion at her church, UU Westside, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Included is an interview by Carole with Albuquerque Poet Laureate Mary Oishi. Hear the story of Mary’s life and how she was … Continue reading Virtual Service: Poetry Empowering Us to Work for Justice
He is the author of several books and chapbooks including Twelve Windows, Blue Rain Morning, In The Key of Clothespin, and morning coffee from the other side (which was published this month). He is the editor of Rachael Pongetti’s Uncovering The Layers: The Pensacola Graffiti Bridge Project and the faculty editor of Hurricane Review, the … Continue reading Virtual Service: Jamey Jones: Our Sacred Story
Rev. Alice Shares a message from Rev. Dr Mark Morrison-Reed: Following the 1961 merger of Unitarians and Universalists, Universalists began to be absorbed into the stronger Unitarian identity. The movement to reclaim our Universalist heritage is growing among us. As we contemplate Beloved Community and the Side With Love emphasis on embracing diversity, the Rev. … Continue reading Virtual Service: Building Beloved Community Within Unitarian Universalism
Poet and writer Charles McCaskill addresses spirituality and poetry in this talk, which integrates excerpts of his writing with his message. Charles’ original description of the video: “When I think about my spirituality and my poetry, there’s only one subject that exists at that intersection: my grandma Leila Williams. By raising me in the church … Continue reading Virtual Service: The Faith That Leila Built
This third message in a series on 30 Days of Love focuses on Educating for Liberation, presented by guest speaker Dr. Cheryl Howard, Board President of the African-American Heritage Society. The service also includes music by Denise D’Angelo, Lea Morris, and the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Church as well as readings and words from Reverend Alice Syltie, … Continue reading Virtual Service: Educating for Liberation
Music unites, inflames, evokes and inspires, and music has been an important part of contemporary social movements. Although it is not possible to summarize the LGBTQ movement toward recognition and dignity into a single portrayal, Carla and Pat will present – through words and songs – music and a bit of context that represents a … Continue reading Songs of the Struggle – Toward LGBTQ Recognition & Dignity
