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TRANSITION SUNDAY

Rev. Susan Milnor and Transition Team (Brenda Briana, Lyralen Kaye, Nancy Petino, Nelda Quigley, David Shawn) “Who Are We?” is one of the important questions in a transition.   Knowing what defines you as a congregation now, as well as the direction in which you want to move (which we’ll reflect on in a later session), … Continue reading TRANSITION SUNDAY

“Making Our History Whole: Black Universalist Stories”

Our theme during February, which is also Black History month, is Widening the Circle.   Today we’ll widen the circle of our collective UU historical history, which is often told in predominantly white terms, to include the stories of four black Unitarians and Universalists.  These figures made contributions to the freedom and participation of their … Continue reading “Making Our History Whole: Black Universalist Stories”

“WEEDS IN A VACANT LOT”

Our theme of the month is Living with Intention, and today’s service will offer reflection on prayer as intention.  Can prayer be meaningful for most Unitarian Universalists?  How central are beliefs, particularly theological beliefs, to prayer? Sources for reflection range as widely as the Buddha and chaos theory, while the Interim Minister’s personal journey includes … Continue reading “WEEDS IN A VACANT LOT”

“A Year for Answering”

Zora Neale Hurston wrote, ““There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”  On this weekend just before Martin Luther King’s birthday, it is a time to reflect on how we answer the call of Dr. King’s faithful legacy in 2022.  If we don’t answer now, it’s possible we never will.  We approach this worship … Continue reading “A Year for Answering”

“No Unlived Life”

As a new year gets underway, we inevitably think about the future, though living through a pandemic seems to make this harder.  If we approach it as a matter of living our own lives with intention, whatever the circumstances, what can help us focus on what really matters to us and how we want to … Continue reading “No Unlived Life”

“Ringing in the New Year”

What readings have inspired you? Is there a certain author, musician, composer, poet, story, dance or source that you turn to for inspiration? Have you taken the time to write in the moments that you felt truly inspired? Come bring these readings, poems, song, dance movement, quote to share at our January 2nd service. Note:  … Continue reading “Ringing in the New Year”

Christmas Eve Service

— A service of readings, seasonal music, and a short homily by Rev. Susan Milnor featuring a story of understanding and celebration.  And, of course, we will bring light into the dark to the sound of Silent Night at the service’s end. Masks and physical distancing required at in-person service. IMPORTANT In-person Christmas Eve Service Update RSVP’s … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service