Speaker: Rev. Elizabeth Assenza

Prophetic Women

 Prophetic Sisterhood tells of the struggles and joys of Unitarian and Universalist women ministers in the late 19th century. These women shaped our historic traditions as the western part of what is now the US was colonized. Our historic language about the sources we draw from reminds us that prophetic voices can be found throughout history … Continue reading Prophetic Women

Staying Tender

How do we stay tender in the midst of challenge? Sometimes resilience looks like tenderness, sometimes it is not found quickly, but over several generations, and sometimes resilience is used as an excuse to celebrate those who overcome oppressive systems, rather than digging into the work to change those systems. With a look at these … Continue reading Staying Tender

Rekindling Resilience

In this month’s multigenerational service, we use our theme of Embodying Resilience to try out practices as a community. Using a refrain of “We Are Here,” we’ll use story, song, meditation, and ritual to reflect on ways that building patterns of steadiness can buoy our resilience. Come to feed your spirit and build your resilience … Continue reading Rekindling Resilience

Building Beloved Community

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used the term “beloved community” to describe a world where we are free from systematic and systemic oppressions, and justice and equity help shape our interdependent relationships. Today’s multigenerational service will pursue beloved community through ritual, song, sharing, and learning as we look at what strengthens and detracts from the work … Continue reading Building Beloved Community

In Service of Cozy

Becky Chambers’ A Psalm for the Wild Built follows Sibling Dex, a Tea Monk who serves the god Allalae, the God of Small Comforts. Come to church Sunday in your cozy attire, bring tea–or another warm beverage–if you wish, and join us as we explore Sibling Dex’s central theology, which reminds us of the necessity … Continue reading In Service of Cozy

Christmas Eve

Join us for our Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols! We’ll weave together ancient and contemporary texts, sing familiar carols, enjoy the choir, and close our service in candlelight.