“Emerson’s Eye”
Transcendentalists shaped American literature and our faith. This Sunday, closest to the Spring Equinox, we celebrate Unitarian Universalists’ historical perspective on nature and its evolution. Direct link to service.
Topic: Nature
“The Impacts that Shape Us”
Life is not perfect, literally. From subatomic particles to the tilt of the Earth, imperfections and imbalances are necessary building blocks are life. This Sunday, we take inspiration from the resilience found throughout the natural world. Direct link to service.
“Where the River Begins” – Water Communion and Ingathering for All Ages
In many forms, water flows in an endless cycle, nourishing generations of human thriving. This Sunday we celebrate the multigenerational interdependence of our church community with the ritual of Water Communion. Please bring with you a small amount of water that you have collected over the past year. Everyone is invited to contribute to this … Continue reading “Where the River Begins” – Water Communion and Ingathering for All Ages
“Nature’s Inspiration: A New Transcendentalism”
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”
“In Praise of Frolicking” – Multigenerational Outdoor Service
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.
“Ecology and Liberation” (Earth Day)
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.
100 Years of Flower Ceremony
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
The Wonder of Nature
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. Note: To avoid marathon traffic, we will hold our service outdoors at Will Rogers Park, South Pavilion.
“You Want a Physicist to Speak at Your Funeral: On Religious Naturalism”
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”
On Forests and Souls
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