Calendar
Sunday Services - 11 am at the church and via Zoom
Child care is provided.
April 3, 2022: Rev. Terry Ellen. Topic: "A Faith for Uncertain Times" These days are trying with lots of uncertainty and major problems. Our faith at such times holds us steady, reminding us of the experiences and principles we cherish and which give meaning to our lives. We are blessed with a vibrant tradition which gives strength to our spirits and calls us forward into lives of love and mercy. This is a treasure we carry with us into all situations. Let us be glad for this gift and each other.
April 10, 2022: Rev. Dr. Gabriele Parks. Topic: "Awakening"
April 17, 2022: Rev. Terry Ellen. Topic: "Easter and Earth Day" The meaning of Easter to St. Paul was to be confident that righteous work is never in vain. And the spring season of Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Earth Day and more has brought together various faith traditions in efforts such as Sacred Trust, Sacred Season, and the Exodus Alliance, joining secular moral efforts, like Earth Day, to lift up the need for urgent action on climate and climate justice if we are to be worthy of the name human beings.
April 24, 2022: Chaplain Karyn Bergmann Marsh. Topic: "What is Holy?" On Sunday, the 17th, Christians celebrated Easter, which commemorates Jesus' resurrection. In the the Christian calendar, this is considered the most holy of holy days. Both Unitarianism and Universalism came out of Christianity, but modern Unitarian Universalism has evolved away from Christian orthodoxy. Today, UU's do not generally adhere to most Christian beliefs and practices. This is not to say, however, that Unitarian Universalism does not have a sense of the holy. In today's service, Chaplain Karyn Marsh will explore holiness in Unitarian Universalism.
May 1, 2022: Rev. Terry Ellen. Topic: "How Unitarian Universalists Changed the Path of America" It is good to remember just how significant this faith tradition has been in shaping the development of this country. Our influence has been huge, and it still inspires many people who do not even know about our contribution.
May 8, 2022: Dr. Mike Franch. Topic: "Dancing on my Grave: How I Want to be Remembered" The headstone on my eventual grave (don't worry, no date immediately coming up, so far as I know) has room for three lines: name, dates, and something else. What few words do I want to use to summarize my life? Since I've really missed being able to dance these last couple of years, I've thought of "Please dance on my grave." Or maybe, "He did his best, mostly." I've also been thinking about how I could preside at my own memorial service. As the previous sentences suggest, although this is a serious topic, I will not approach it in a grim way when I talk to you about it on May 8.
May 15, 2022: Rev. Terry Ellen. Topic: "Our Challenge Meets Our Strength and Opportunity" Tom Paine would agree that these are times that try our souls. And, precisely because of this, these are times that call forth greatness in us. Then, let our lives rise up to these times.
he meaning of Easter to St. Paul was to be confident that righteous work is never in vain. And this spring season of Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Earth Day and more has brought together various faith traditions in efforts such as Sacred Trust, Sacred Season, and the Exodus Alliance, joining secular moral efforts like Earth Day to lift up the need for urgent action on climate and climate justice if we are to worthy of the name human beingsng”experiences an Rev. Terry Ellen
Contact
Contact Fran Kriston at fkriston@yahoo.com for any additional information concerning upcoming services that is not provided above.
Ancillary Events - Suspended During PandemicThe Unitarians were considered heretics, but it was the Universalists who really caught if from the orthodox. And with good reason: by removing hell from the religious equation they completely upset the dogmatic applecart, taking away the prime motivator for religiously towing the line. With no fear of hell, the orthodox feared chaos. With no fear of hell, the Universalists opened up a whole new world freedom and joy that transformed religion in the West. And we are their ambassadors today.
Child care is provided.
April 3, 2022: Rev. Terry Ellen. Topic: "A Faith for Uncertain Times" These days are trying with lots of uncertainty and major problems. Our faith at such times holds us steady, reminding us of the experiences and principles we cherish and which give meaning to our lives. We are blessed with a vibrant tradition which gives strength to our spirits and calls us forward into lives of love and mercy. This is a treasure we carry with us into all situations. Let us be glad for this gift and each other.
April 10, 2022: Rev. Dr. Gabriele Parks. Topic: "Awakening"
April 17, 2022: Rev. Terry Ellen. Topic: "Easter and Earth Day" The meaning of Easter to St. Paul was to be confident that righteous work is never in vain. And the spring season of Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Earth Day and more has brought together various faith traditions in efforts such as Sacred Trust, Sacred Season, and the Exodus Alliance, joining secular moral efforts, like Earth Day, to lift up the need for urgent action on climate and climate justice if we are to be worthy of the name human beings.
April 24, 2022: Chaplain Karyn Bergmann Marsh. Topic: "What is Holy?" On Sunday, the 17th, Christians celebrated Easter, which commemorates Jesus' resurrection. In the the Christian calendar, this is considered the most holy of holy days. Both Unitarianism and Universalism came out of Christianity, but modern Unitarian Universalism has evolved away from Christian orthodoxy. Today, UU's do not generally adhere to most Christian beliefs and practices. This is not to say, however, that Unitarian Universalism does not have a sense of the holy. In today's service, Chaplain Karyn Marsh will explore holiness in Unitarian Universalism.
May 1, 2022: Rev. Terry Ellen. Topic: "How Unitarian Universalists Changed the Path of America" It is good to remember just how significant this faith tradition has been in shaping the development of this country. Our influence has been huge, and it still inspires many people who do not even know about our contribution.
May 8, 2022: Dr. Mike Franch. Topic: "Dancing on my Grave: How I Want to be Remembered" The headstone on my eventual grave (don't worry, no date immediately coming up, so far as I know) has room for three lines: name, dates, and something else. What few words do I want to use to summarize my life? Since I've really missed being able to dance these last couple of years, I've thought of "Please dance on my grave." Or maybe, "He did his best, mostly." I've also been thinking about how I could preside at my own memorial service. As the previous sentences suggest, although this is a serious topic, I will not approach it in a grim way when I talk to you about it on May 8.
May 15, 2022: Rev. Terry Ellen. Topic: "Our Challenge Meets Our Strength and Opportunity" Tom Paine would agree that these are times that try our souls. And, precisely because of this, these are times that call forth greatness in us. Then, let our lives rise up to these times.
he meaning of Easter to St. Paul was to be confident that righteous work is never in vain. And this spring season of Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Earth Day and more has brought together various faith traditions in efforts such as Sacred Trust, Sacred Season, and the Exodus Alliance, joining secular moral efforts like Earth Day to lift up the need for urgent action on climate and climate justice if we are to worthy of the name human beingsng”experiences an Rev. Terry Ellen
Contact
Contact Fran Kriston at fkriston@yahoo.com for any additional information concerning upcoming services that is not provided above.
Ancillary Events - Suspended During PandemicThe Unitarians were considered heretics, but it was the Universalists who really caught if from the orthodox. And with good reason: by removing hell from the religious equation they completely upset the dogmatic applecart, taking away the prime motivator for religiously towing the line. With no fear of hell, the orthodox feared chaos. With no fear of hell, the Universalists opened up a whole new world freedom and joy that transformed religion in the West. And we are their ambassadors today.