WATER CEREMONY Don Mathis, guest speaker Join us for our fall ingathering and rather than our annual water ‘communion’, we’re having a water celebration. Don Mathis, our non-resident poet, is coming from San Antonio to lead this special morning assembly. Dan Althoff, our non-resident keyboardist, will also be with us to provide live music. A time to visit … Continue reading Water Celebration – Don Mathis, guest speaker
Reflections on Life After Doom Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, guest minister You can download the morning program – or read it below without having to download it – here. This discourse will explore Brian McLaren’s most recent book, Life After Doom. McLaren believes that we cannot ignore that “unpeaceful, uneasy, and unwanted feeling” that the … Continue reading Reflections on “Life After Doom”
Glimpses of Grace Recently both Jana and Marla completed a UUA course “The Shared Pulpit” in which each student was required to prepare and present a Sunday morning assembly – including the discourse. Marla shared hers last week. Jana will lead today’s morning assembly to share her discourse. About our guest speaker Jana Norris is … Continue reading Glimpses of Grace
Invisible Bricks Marla Loturco, leading You can download the morning program here or read it below without having to download it. During the recent UUA Shared Pulpit Class which Marla attended, each participant explored how sermons differ from lectures. Crafting a sermon often starts by the preacher stumbling on a random quote that becomes the foundation of … Continue reading Invisible Bricks
The Worship Team, Marla Loturco Leading Download the morning program here or read it below without having to download it. At the last General Assembly, delegates voted to approve the new Article II of the UUA Bylaws. Six one-word values are highlighted in Article II that replaces our previous seven principles to broadcast our core … Continue reading Moving Forward with Love at the Center
Download the morning program here or read it below without having to download it. Our guest speaker will provide us with an overview of how Ernest Holmes (1887-1960) developed what is today known as the Center for Spiritual Living, with communities around the Globe, as well as what Science of Mind is. Your questions after his short … Continue reading Science of Mind: A Philosophy, Science, or Way of Life?
May You Live in Interesting Times Byron Miller, leading Download the morning program here later in the week. Of his discourse, Byson writes … It’s been said “May you live in interesting times” is an old Chinese curse. Most probably not. But such times tend to be those of major change and challenge. They can … Continue reading May You Live in Interesting Times
Of his discourse, Mark writes: We often focus on education as preparation for a job or for a career, but if that is all education is about, we lose the opportunity for education to not only help us be employed, but to also help us more fully and responsibly participate in the work of making … Continue reading Education for Beloved Community
“Many societies past and present fall into patterns and practices that are not healthy are good for persons or the planet. This discourse will explore what can be done at the local community level to express love, do justice, and provide support for one another during such challenging times.” See the Morning Program below. About … Continue reading Being Loving and Just in an Unloving and Unjust Society
Sunday, June 30, 2024 – 11:15 am Rejecting the Hubris of “America First” The Rev Dr Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Regarding his discourse, Mark writes, As we reflect on our existence as a nation, let us move beyond the hubris of an “America First” mentality and instead ask ourselves what our country can do to … Continue reading Rejecting the Hubris of “America First”
