Topic: Community

“Ingathering and Water Ceremony” Celebrating the Beginning of the New Church Year!

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Once again, this service will feature a water ceremony. In this ceremony, everyone brings a small container of water that represents a journey (real or symbolic) they’ve taken over the summer. It might be water from a trip to the ocean, or from a favorite fishing hole. It might be rainwater collected after a storm, … Continue reading “Ingathering and Water Ceremony” Celebrating the Beginning of the New Church Year!

“When Hope is Hard to Find, We Take Care of Us: Shared Ministry as Mutual Aid”

The last several years of pandemic and social polarization have exposed frayed places and holes in the fabric of church-business-as-usual. This is true across congregations and faith traditions. Though shared ministry existed before these times, it has emerged as a powerful antidote to congregational and denominational splintering. However, our cultural norms (Western and UU) and … Continue reading “When Hope is Hard to Find, We Take Care of Us: Shared Ministry as Mutual Aid”

“Knowing Our Families, Knowing Our Church”

Rev. Sue’s sermon lifts up the idea of families as systems, and how they shape our relationships, including those within the church.  She’ll share a few stories of how Family Systems Theory has informed her own life and ministry, and discuss the implications for congregational life here at First Unitarian.  (Please note: This will be … Continue reading “Knowing Our Families, Knowing Our Church”

“For the Long Haul: Joy with Justice”

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It’s said that work for social and climate justice is “not a sprint, but a marathon.”  How do we pace ourselves for sustained struggle, and what do we do when we start feeling tapped out?  Today, let’s explore the interplay between joy and the urgent work of building beloved community. Direct Link to Service here.

“Tyranny and Freedom”

Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. What is the role of the voluntary association and the small community (like a congregation) in resisting the forces of tyranny?

Unconventional Saints and Unconventional Super Powers

Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. With our Blessing of the Animals service postponed until late November due to Rev. Diana coming down with COVID, join us this Sunday for an all ages, multigenerational worship led by our Director of Lifespan Religious Exploration Tim Atkins. We’re going to explore the idea of unconventional saints and … Continue reading Unconventional Saints and Unconventional Super Powers