Author Lori Jakiela talks about the experience of writing memoir. She is the author of five books, most recently BELIEF IS ITS OWN KIND OF TRUTH, MAYBE, a memoir that received the William Saroyan Prize for International Writing from Stanford University, and PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A BINGO WORKER, a collection of essays. She … Continue reading Memoir Writing
What does it mean to be a people of SANCTUARY? Marylyn Devlin and Kathy Ruffing have collaborated to facilitate and present the second of the theme-based service topics developed by the UUA.
As we come together in community following summer and ease into the season of autumn, we become aware of the subtle shift in the earth’s natural light and its energy. Our minds, too, subtly shift gears: the transition into the stillness of the winter months begins. Presented by Caron Carnahan, CLM, Ginger Hill UU Congregation, … Continue reading Moving Into Twilight
In what ways can this spiritual community be a refuge for all, especially in times of crisis and struggle? This morning we’ll explore how we care for one another and more ways to create safe space for both healing and homecoming
Ralph Waldo Emerson left his Unitarian ministry in 1832 while still a young man, pursuing instead his own amalgamation of science, philosophy, literature, poetry and religion – with the latter having no higher status than the rest. Emerson’s views amount to a secular spirituality that might appeal to contemporary UU’s even more than it did … Continue reading Is Emerson Still Relevant?
Kate CP will facilitate the first of the monthly theme-based services developed by the UUA. Incorporating a model of sharing: worship material, sermons and readings, we will join 145 other UU churches exploring a variety of topics each month. Despite the distances between us, we are spiritually connected by the themes, traveling each month on … Continue reading Soul Matters: What does it mean to be a people of VISION?
Marylyn D will present several UU responses to the question of prayer. Come, listen and share your views on the subject.
This morning, Rev. Stephanie’s first as your minister, we celebrate our annual Ingathering/Water Communion. Please bring some water that represents some place or experience that refreshed your spirit this summer. In this common Unitarian Universalist ritual, we’ll pour together our collective waters and reflect on our shared vision for the new congregational year.
In honor of Labor Day, Brenda S (proud member of United Food and Commercial Workers KS 1776) invites you to express your position on various issues important to the labor movement in 2018, using the popular “Where Do You Stand?” exercise. Which side are you on?
Expressing yourself through writing is often difficult. Mary W will discuss writing as self-expression and then a fun writing prompt will be given to help the congregation write more easily.
