Learn about and practice tapping into joy, then using it as both a source of energy and resilience as well as a compass and motivator to “fight your good fight.” Marianne will share insights from Karen Walrond, author of “The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy.”
This time of year is not “the most wonderful time of the year” for all of us. During thistime of celebration and joy, many of us may be struggling with grief, despair, loneliness,depression, or many other emotions that are less than ‘merry and bright.’This contemplative service creates space to recognize and honor the complicated andchallenging … Continue reading Blue Holiday Service
Led by Commissioned Lay Minister Marianne J, children, youth, and adults are all invited to participate in our annual Water Communion, using water as a symbol of connection to each other and to our own lives. If you join us on Zoom, have water that you can pour and a vessel to pour into. If you join in-person, … Continue reading Ingathering/Water Communion
It is a treasured UU tradition and ceremony that celebrates community. Bring a flower to the church or email a photo of a favorite flower to include. Led by our Commissioned Lay Minister Marianne Jew and Gayle Pamerleau.
What beauty are you calling into 2024? Join the President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, and members of the UUA staff and become inspired as we plant seeds of beauty for the New Year.
In the words of Rev. Elizabeth Harding, “The fire communion separates the end of the year from the beginning, helping us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the year. It’s a half-way point in our church year, but a celebration of the outside calendar’s … Continue reading Fire Communion / Burning Bowl
Do you believe that generosity a value shared by UUs? Explore several meanings of “generosity” and what role “generosity” plays in your personal values.
Children, youth, and adults are all invited to participate in our annual Water Communion, using water as a symbol of connection to each other and to our own lives. If you join us on Zoom, have water that you can pour and a vessel to pour into. If you join in-person, you can bring water or use water … Continue reading Ingathering/Water Communion – Intergenerational
Marianne J and Marylyn D start our summer travel/journey series with a visit to Hawaii with Marianne and shared lessons from folk tales from Japan and Russia read by Marylyn D. See the world without leaving the comfort of your home (if on Zoom) or the church (if in-person).
Covenant means “to promise.” We co-create community every time we extend a kindness, include others who might be feeling a bit left out, and do what we can to make this world a more Beloved Community; we’re so lucky to get multiple chances to do this every day. We formalize our relationship with Marianne J. … Continue reading Commissioning Service – Marianne J
