On Sunday, July 14, we explore the deep spiritual connection that Unitarian Universalists often feel with nature, tracing its origins to the Transcendentalist Movement of the early 19th century and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s writing, among others. How does Transcendentalism and its ideas about nature continue to influence modern Unitarian Universalist spirituality, and what revisions do … Continue reading “Nature’s Inspiration: A New Transcendentalism”
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.
This year, Earth Day coincides with the first night of Passover, the Jewish freedom festival of freedom. What better time to explore the connections between these two celebrations – care for our beloved planet, and liberation from oppression? Direct Link to service here.
The first Flower Ceremony was held in Prague, in June 1923, led by Rev. Norbert Čapek. For decades, this beloved tradition and its powerful history have provided meaning to hundreds of UU congregations. In this ceremony, everyone in the congregation brings a flower. Each person places a flower on the altar or in a shared vase. The congregation … Continue reading 100 Years of Flower Ceremony
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. Note: To avoid marathon traffic, we will hold our service outdoors at Will Rogers Park, South Pavilion.
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. “If something is in me which can be called religious, then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.” — Albert Einstein Many of us feel closest to the divine or to Mystery when we are in the … Continue reading “You Want a Physicist to Speak at Your Funeral: On Religious Naturalism”
Through words and music, this service will explore how our new understanding of trees and forests can comfort and challenge us in these times. We’ll touch on their care for the young, their connection to each other and everything in the forest, and how they can transform our sense of time. Service Leader: Sundra Flansburg … Continue reading On Forests and Souls
“Tree Hugger” When we look at the natural world are we just seeing what we get out of it, or are we viewing animals and plants in our world as their own beings with their own stories? Are we truly seeing the fullness of trees and other plants for who they are or are we … Continue reading Seminarian-Led Summer Worship: Tree Hugger
Direct YouTube link HERE Solastalgia is a term that was coined in the early 2000s that means the feeling of distress caused by climate change. Specifically, it is a kind of homesickness for a planetary home that is changing around us, to the point where it no longer feels like “home.” On this Sunday after … Continue reading “Earth Day: On Solastalgia”
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE Register to attend in person HERE On this Sunday before the Hindu spring festival of Holi, the festival of colors, we celebrate the science, the politics, the history, and the meaning of color in our lives. Guest musician: Hannah Helbig Reflections by Catalina Flansburg, Margaret Flansburg
