An altar call at a UU church? What’s that all about?! Join our very own Community Minister, Rev. Maggie Lovins, as we challenge ourselves to dive deeper into our Principles and Purposes and rededicate ourselves to our mission to change the world through Diversity, Love, and Justice. Watch this video on our YouTube Channel by … Continue reading A UU Altar Call?
A community of all ages that sings its songs, tells its thoughts, asks its questions, and searches together with courage and with love. – Patricia Shuttee – excerpt from Singing the Living Tradition # 729 All are invited to join together in our annual Ingathering Service. This is the time we celebrate coming together after … Continue reading 2022 Annual Ingathering Service
When we repeat our covenant each week, we say that “love is the spirit of this church”, but what does that mean? Is God love? How do we love those folks who drive us crazy, and irritate the heck out of us? Does EVERYONE deserve love? These are some of the questions we’ll be addressing … Continue reading Loving Through Conflict (and loving the unloveable)
At our UUA General Assembly this year, our president Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray reminded us that even in the most distressing of times, we need joy. As our country and our people face continually evolving challenges, how will our Unitarian Universalist faith help us respond with the courage and commitment to live up to our highest … Continue reading Moving Forward In Uncertain Times
A guided discussion about the presence and role of faith in our lives by Daniel Cobb and Heather Stefanescu. We’ll talk about three basic questions: What role has our faith had in our lives? What brought us to UUCP? and What do we believe, anyway?
Heather and Daniel lead a group discussion regarding community within the church and society at large. Bring your thinking caps and be prepared to participate!
Merriam Webster defines the word “commitment” as “an agreement or pledge to do something in the future,” “the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled,” or “an act of committing to a charge or trust.” Synonyms include faithfulness, devotion, dedication and loyalty. With so many different shades of meaning, as various members … Continue reading Commitment: What Does It Mean to You?
We are not alone, though sometimes we forget that truth. We are woven into one cloth, one gorgeous blanket, designed for use, for comfort, to sustain and to love… —Rev. Dr. Sarah Lenzi “Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny” is a full-length video worship service exploring and celebrating hallmarks of our Unitarian Universalist theology. … Continue reading Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny
Unitarian Universalism is often cited for not having a theology that adequately supports people in times of loss or grief. While our answers to theological questions about suffering may not match what some faith traditions teach, I do not believe we are bereft of a theology that validates our human experience and offers solace in … Continue reading Seeking Solace
Anne Lamott writes, “I have a lot of faith. But I am also afraid a lot, and have no real certainty about anything. I remembered something Father Tom had told me–that the opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty. Certainty is missing the point entirely. Faith includes noticing the mess, the emptiness and discomfort, … Continue reading Faith in Action
