We often tell a familiar, commercialized version of the Christmas story—a sanitized tale of quiet nights and perfect gifts. But this ancient narrative holds deeper, more challenging spiritual wisdom. In this talk, we’ll peel back the layers of tradition and uncover the Christmas story’s timeless message of incarnating love, hope in unexpected places, and the … Continue reading The Deep Wisdom of the Christmas Story
Presenter: Honor Bell, CRE Coordinator and the Children of the Children’s Religious Education Program (CRE). Come to enjoy the offerings from our children. They will be sharing about various winter holidays they have been studying in CRE. In addition, they will be describing their favorite parts.
Presenter: Theresa Everett is a certified and licensed Lay Preacher and Worship & Eucharist Minister. Contrary to what millions of people think, Advent is not a “Christian” invention, but rather deeply rooted in ancient pagan traditions. Come and let us explore together and embrace this advent and the natural season which leads us into the … Continue reading Advent: A time that is not just for Christians
Presenter: Joe Vinson, President of UUCP. How do we know what we know about evolution? In religion as in nature, things change over time. What does that mean for us? This Service will be followed by our Annual UUCP Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Presenter: Reverend Ruth Spears, also known as Chief Iyanifa Osunfemi, a non-denominational Christian minister. Rev. Spears will describe the rituals and practices of Ifa/Orisha as well as its evolution through slavery and into the current day. Ifa/Orisha is a West African spiritual system dating back more than 10,000 years and became one of the most … Continue reading Rituals and Practices of Ifa/Orisha
Presenter: Mike Kilmer, UUCP Musician. This presentation aims to intertwine a set of tools by which we can reach beyond ego and intellect towards divinity (or if you prefer, the unconscious). These tools are found as widely as bhakti, devotional branch of yoga, and prayerful songs of Hildegard von Bingen along with Sufi poets like … Continue reading Experiential Service: Other Practices of Devotion
Presenter: Thom Botsford, friend of UUCP. This hot topic is much discussed in the coverage of the Gaza war, but poorly understood by the public. Our presentation will not take a “side” as much as point out the key elements of the current situation, both in the Middle East and at home. Watch this video … Continue reading Antisemitism and Antizionism: Are They the Same?
… That Changed the Way I Think About My Life. Guest Speaker: Zach Helton is a writer and interfaith chaplain who likes exploring practical spirituality and the formative impact of story. You can read some of his published pieces or find out more about his work at zhelton.com. Zach will share why he has never … Continue reading Two Movies and a TV Show…
Join UUCP Member Nancy Hagman in the honoring of the change of seasons in the Wheel of the Year. This event has been celebrated by various cultures throughout history, symbolizing themes such as rebirth, renewal, and the return of the light. As days start to grow longer again, it is often seen as a time … Continue reading Winter Solstice Celebration
Thom Botsford, member of UUCP, will present on the late Professor Montcastle’s book. Is it possible that Jesus escaped death on the cross and traveled to the East, where he conversed with Buddhist and Taoist sages? The late Professor William “Monty” Mountcastle thought so and published a scholarly book about it in 2008. This service … Continue reading Monty Mountcastle’s “Secret Ministry of Jesus”
