One of our foremost theologians, Rev. Theodore Parker, gave an ordination sermon in 1841 about the “transient and permanent” in Christianity. How does this idea of the transient and the permanent reflect in modern day Unitarian Universalism? How is related to our new Article 2? How is it related to our everyday lives? Note: Kids … Continue reading “Transience and Permanence in our Modern Era”
This service was written by Rev. Clyde Grubbs and Mary Jane Holden, and adapted by Erika Hewitt. It uses readers—as many as ten, plus the Worship Leader—to tell the story of the Civil Rights movement as it unfolded over the course of a decade. This story is a sacred one; a powerful one. The worship … Continue reading “The Man, the Dream, the Movement”
This is the last Sunday of the church year for our Religious Explorations classes. During the Time for All Ages, we will have our traditional Bridging Ceremony, which honors those students graduating from high school, and also those progressing from one level of R.E. to the next. Rev. Sue’s sermon will lift up the idea … Continue reading Knowing Our Families, Knowing Ourselves
On Memorial Marathon weekend, 1UC continues its tradition of holding worship outdoors. We’ve rented Edwards Park Pavilion, 1515 NE Bryant, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and our service begins at its usual 11:00 o’clock hour. Bring a lawn chair with you and enjoy the outdoor service. Direct link to service here.
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. During “candidating week” a UU minister candidate typically gives two sermons. The first is intended to introduce the candidate to the congregation (“Who Am I?”) and the second is focused on who the congregation and minister might be together (“Who Might We Be?”) In our final weeks together, I … Continue reading “COVID and Cacti of Love”
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. From two different cultures come two different concepts of mysterious powers. From Spain, especially from the writings of Federico Garcia Lorca, comes the idea of duende, a powerful force of passion and vulnerability, that seems to rise from the Earth itself and that is utterly dependent on an awareness … Continue reading “Duende and Puhpowee: On Answering Your Calling”
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. Besides being a very popular title for pop songs in the ’80s, is there truly a “power” of love? Today, during this multigenerational service, we explore what love can do, and we write valentines to our beloved community.
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. In our country, we are facing an epidemic of loneliness. What role can a congregation play in countering this trend and nurturing a spirit of community?
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. The power struggles waged by White Supremacy and Christian Nationalism are played out on bodies: women’s bodies, trans bodies, disabled bodies, Black, Indigenous, and of Color bodies… On the anniversary of Roe v Wade, we consider how besieged bodies can also be sites of beauty, courage, and joy, and … Continue reading “Brave and Besieged Bodies”
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. We explore the Director of Lifespan Faith Development’s favorite winter holiday – new years! What do you need to leave behind in 2023? What do you want to commit to in 2024? Join us for this contemplative and ritual based service at 11:00 am.
