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Music as Resistance and Reflection

Our summer series, “What Feeds Your Spirit,” continues with Ben M, who will share some songs in the protest/conscious music genre that feed his spirit. 

Re-purposing

Kate B and the Green Committee present a short service on “Re-purposing” and then invite us to create a re-purposed item to keep or donate. 

Of Books and Covers

The expression “Don’t judge a book by its cover” isn’t really about books, of course. It’s about people, and how, in our eagerness to make assessments, we sometimes base too much of our opinions on superficial trappings. Is a person attractive or unattractive? Well- or badly-dressed? Well-spoken or inarticulate? Are they of the “right” race … Continue reading Of Books and Covers

Honoring, Celebrating, and Centering Our Shared Ministries

Today, we recognize and thank some of our volunteers in various Shared Ministries that we do at ESUUC, including Religious Exploration. We celebrate the energy and vibrancy of our children and take our first “baby steps” into Whole Church, an approach that weaves religious exploration for all into the life of the entire congregation. All … Continue reading Honoring, Celebrating, and Centering Our Shared Ministries

LGBTQIA+ and Religion: Very Slow Progress

Dr. Dave will examine how Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have responded to the LGBTQIA+ community, looking at the many ways those religions have been harmful to that community but also the progress being made in those religions toward better treatment of LGBTQIA+ people.