“Taking Stock”
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this Sunday, we pause to celebrate the many good things around us. In the chaos of big tech, scary news, and globalization, joy can still be found in the little things. Direct link to service.
Topic: Gratitude
“Lucky Stars”
Gratitude is one of the surest paths to spiritual depth and basic happiness. Without an omnipotent God, it is not clear where to direct our thanks. This Sunday, we consider to whom we are thankful for the goodness in our lives. Direct link to service.
“Gratitude for Beloved Community in a Time of Chaos”
In 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. asked “Where do we go from here: chaos or community?” In chaotic times like these, how can we move towards beloved community and how can we responsibly live out gratitude for the experience of community in the midst of chaos? Direct link to service
“A Great Cloud of Witnesses”
In Christian and Pagan traditions, this is the time of year for honoring friends and family who have died. This Sunday, we reflect with gratitude, respect, and humor on all those who still inspire our lives today, even in their absence. Direct link to service.
“Flowers as Signs and Symbols”
What do flowers mean? Nothing in and of themselves, but when we give them to Mom on Mother’s Day, or share them together in Flower Communion, they become something more — signs and symbols of love, of individuality, of community, of connection. Join us in sharing Flower Communion, by bringing a flower with you to … Continue reading “Flowers as Signs and Symbols”
“A Generous Heart”
Generosity is more than money, or maybe generosity with money comes from a deeper place. Too often in a capitalist society, we view the world as a place of scarcity instead of seeing how we are surrounded by generosity. Drawing from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s illustration of the serviceberry, we’ll see how using an ecological instead … Continue reading “A Generous Heart”
“Seeds of Memory, Acts of Hope”
On Sunday, November 3, we will reflect on the power of memory to shape our lives and guide us forward. How do we honor the wisdom of those who came before us? What role does memory play in helping us face the challenges of today with courage and hope? Drawing inspiration from figures like Norbert Čapek, … Continue reading “Seeds of Memory, Acts of Hope”
“Chiron Redux: the Return of the Wounded Healer”
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. Rev. Diana’s final sermon, a love letter to First Unitarian, its past and its future. This service will include the minister’s leavetaking ritual.
“Farewell: A Celebration of Our Time Together”
Join us for our farewell service to Rev. Diana. We will be celebrating her and her ministry in Oklahoma City and hearing from folks who have been changed by her work. Note: Next week, (March 10) is Rev. Diana’s farewell to us. Direct link to YouTube stream HERE.
“COVID and Cacti of Love”
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”