Speaker: Rev. Elizabeth Assenza

Receiving Generosity

So often, we frame generosity as the work of giving. We talk about what it means to give generously of our time and other resources. In this service, we explore the work of receiving generosity and look at the ways receiving generosity can care for us, for others, and for community.

Honoring Our Ancestors

Across cultures and faiths, this is the time of year we celebrate those who have died. Most familiar to us are the traditions of Samhain and All Souls Day. Bring your images or your small memorabilia to church this week as we build an altar remembering the beloved family, friends, and pets who shaped our … Continue reading Honoring Our Ancestors

STORY WORSHIP

Join us this Sunday for a new worship format we’re trying out! Story Worship is grounded in ritual, brings in familiar patterns and frames them in a new way, and invites reflection and contemplation from the congregation. Rev. Elizabeth developed this resource, adapted from the work of colleagues, to support our Music & Worship committee … Continue reading STORY WORSHIP

Of Principles and Values

Our October Soul Matters theme is Heritage. As we begin our year-long learning about the proposed changes to the part of our UUA Bylaws that contains our Principles and Purposes, we look back at how our Principles were created, how they have changed over time, and the intent of their creators. This service invites you … Continue reading Of Principles and Values

“Crowded Table”

There is great value in the image of gathering around a table for a shared meal, a table where we make space for many, where we seek to be radically inclusive. In this service, we use music and texts that help us explore this metaphor, and deepen our understanding of how and why some beloved … Continue reading “Crowded Table”

Waters of Welcome

As we begin our first year of shared ministry, we celebrate our annual Water Ceremony! Guided by our monthly Soul Matters theme, “The Gift of Welcome,” we bring water from home to gather in community and make commitments to embodying welcome in our congregational life this year. 

“Building Our Good Soil”

Indigenous scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer teaches that in order to become good ancestors we must build good soil. As we celebrate the culmination of our candidating week together, Rev. Elizabeth will draw on Kimmerer’s examples and expertise to explore how we will continue to build good congregational soil as, to borrow her phrase, ancestors-in-training. Attend … Continue reading “Building Our Good Soil”

“SNAPSHOTS”

What do cross-country skiing, singing around a campfire, and busy streets have in common? As our Candidating Week begins, Rev. Elizabeth Assenza shares stories of spiritual formation and looks ahead to our week of getting to know each other and the exciting possibilities that await our shared ministry together. Attend In person or connect by … Continue reading “SNAPSHOTS”