Carole Hawkins will lead our service with a message by Phillip Baber entitled “July 4th for Two Americas.” On Independence Day 168 years ago, Frederick Douglas eloquently bore witness to two Americas. Much has changed since that time, and much has not. In this sermon Phillip shares his own experience of the two Americas and … Continue reading Video Service: July 4th for Two Americas
Caitlin Regan will lead our worship with a sermon by Rev. Carmen Emerson entitled “Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening” How are we changed by listening? How are we changed by being heard? No matter one’s theology or spirituality, we all have the capacity to practice the sacred art of listening. About our speaker: Rev. … Continue reading Video Service: Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening
Kris Kines will lead our service with a message by Jennifer Bacmeister entitled “Creativity from Chaos.” Jennifer will look at how sometimes the worst circumstances can bring the greatest insights, and evidence of the interconnectedness of all, our 7th principle. About our Speaker: Jennifer Odenwald Bacmeister is a happy newlywed (the former Jennifer Stokes) and … Continue reading Video Service: Creativity from Chaos
Donna Zimmerman will lead our worship with a sermon by Manny Andrade entitled “The Gospel of Prosperity.” The Gospel of Prosperity, is a new development that flies in the face of of the basic teachings that 2 thousand years ago inspired a movement of rag tag oddballs. We will explore the basic tenets of the … Continue reading Video Service: The Gospel of Prosperity
Alyssa Halliday will lead our service with a message by Rev. Christine Dance, Minister of the UU congregation of Phoenix, entitled “I Can’t Breathe.” A worship service centered on our UU response to the recent murder of George Floyd and the deeper issues that underpin this horror. Reverend Christine Dance, Minister of the Unitarian Universalist … Continue reading I Can’t Breathe
Lee Plumb will lead our worship with a message by Rev. Dr. Fred Howard entitled “Toying with Greatness.” Unitarian Universalists aspire to some pretty lofty ideals. Racial and gender equality. Environmental justice. World peace. There’s no shortage of vision in our ranks. What we do often seem to miss is the inspiration to carry them … Continue reading Video Service: Toying with Greatness
Manny Andrade will lead our worship with a message by Rev. Elizabeth Teal. (Topic to be announced.) About our speaker: Reverend Elizabeth Teal is the executive director of Giving Paws. She is also the Spiritual Director for The Ministry of Animals, and a monk in the world. Past credits include: Training Director and Consultant for … Continue reading Video Service: Topic to be Announced
Alyssa Halliday along with Director of Lifespan Religious Education Chris Jarman, will lead this Family Worship Service entitled “A Lamp in Every Corner.” On this occasion of our 30th anniversary, let us explore the intangible gift of spirit, which we give and receive as members of this faith community when we worship together, celebrate together, … Continue reading Video Service: A Lamp in Every Corner
Elizabeth DeCoux will lead our worship with a message by Linda Crawford entitled “The Bliss of Human Connection.” It is a cliché to say that we need each other. But in these times of isolation and anxiety, that need becomes stronger. Perhaps Linda, as an extrovert, has more need than some introverts (like her husband … Continue reading Video Service: The Bliss of Human Connection
Caitlin Regan will lead our worship with a message by Phillip Baber entitled “Faith Over Fear.” In this brief sermon, Phillip shares how the twin pillars of his personal faith—Christianity and Unitarian Universalism—are helping to sustain him through the COVID-19 pandemic. There will also be a special musical performance by Phillip and Sunnie Baber, with a cover … Continue reading Video Service: Faith Over Fear
