During February we honor National Black History month.  Often the remarks focus on Dr. King.  Marco’s mom Adrian suggested to the worship team that we create an assembly on Bayard Rustin.  None of us knew the name, the man, nor anything about his life. We agreed that looking at this fascinating character is worth a … Continue reading Bayard Rustin ~ the Gay Socialist Pacifist Who Planned the 1963 March on Washington

This year’s annual winter sharing service is taking a bit of a twist by giving us a theme to work from as we each select something to share. In our search for truth, we have seven principles that serve as moral guides.  On Sunday, if you would, bring a favorite reading, poem or anecdote that … Continue reading What the Seven Principles Mean to You

What do the two have in common? What rituals or images do they share? Why is this important? What does all this have to do with our UU principle of “The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all”

Many fall/winter celebrations before the end of the year are called a “Festival of Lights”. Others are celebrated by lighting candles even if the title is not formal. Today we are going to explore the celebrations that are held in late fall, early winter and how light plays a staring role.

It is literally impossible to avoid Christmas in our culture, so the Worship Team decided to embrace it ~ heavenly flavored with doses of Unitarian Universalism.  Come join in a Red River UU Christmas; singing some carols, hearing some familiar (and not so familiar) readings and stories, and touching on an assortment of meanings woven … Continue reading We Are All Santas

Water is required for all living things to exist. Given this fact, it is an enigma why human race permits some to pollute, poison, steal or hoard this very essence of existence. This year’s water communion will focus on our collective treatment of water: one global, one national, and one local. Bring a small container … Continue reading Water Communion Sunday