The three realms are an ancient way of ordering how we perceive and work with our lives. In this service we will explore three types of embrace available to all of us as we consider various futures for ourselves, our community, and the world. Bob Patrick (he/him), Worship LeaderBritt Parris (she/they), Worship Associate Join us … Continue reading Earth, Sea, and Sky: Three Embraces for What Can Be
What is Earth’s future? As Unitarian Universalists, we value interdependence and respect the living web of existence. What might it mean for Earth if humans embraced the possibilities of less human-centered worldviews? Join us as we explore this and experience an Earth-centered ritual. Ian Van Sice (he/him), Worship LeaderCarol Underwood (she/her), Worship Associate Join us … Continue reading Deep Possibility
What are we holding in our arms right now–physically, emotionally, mentally? If we set down despair, might we have more room to embrace the tangible possibilities that Love brings? Let’s re-member, in our bodies and our souls, that hope is alive in and through us! Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderIan Van Sice (he/him), … Continue reading The Power of Our Embrace
This Sunday we celebrate Easter and the Flower Ceremony, two deeply meaningful traditions from our religious past. What joy and hope can they bring us now? Come be surprised and embraced by our inclusive and defiant Love! Online or in person, please bring a flower or sprig from your garden or park (or elsewhere) to … Continue reading Coming Back to Life!
Our world sits at a nexus. We consider what history teaches us about the criticality of courageous action in this liminal time – that only exercising our Constitutional rights with courage and vigor will preserve them for future generations. Bill Benshoof (he/him), Worship LeaderBritt Parris (she/they), Worship Associate You can find today’s Order of Service … Continue reading Paying Attention to History
Lessons, reflections and invocations from Mother Earth for these times. Dmitri Novak (he/him), Worship LeaderCarol Underwood (she/her), Worship Associate Find today’s Order of Service here. Join us in person or online via Zoom.
The Open Circle – UUCG’s group for female-identifying folx – has gifts to share about how to be present for and with each other. Open Circle members co-create this experiential all-generations service. Please do join us! Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderBritt Parris (she/they), Worship Associate Find today’s Order of Service here. Join us … Continue reading Being Present for Each Other
True attention requires more than passively experiencing sensation. We must listen and witness with our full hearts and minds. With minds free to seek the truth, hearts that are kind, and love at the center of our values, we continue watching, hearing, learning, and loving. Ian Van Sice (he/him), Worship LeaderBob Patrick (he/him), Worship Associate … Continue reading With Heart and Mind
Truly paying attention to the people, creatures, and things around us–to the world that we can see, hear, and touch–opens us up both to the wonders and to the pain of being alive. Sometimes we want to take a break from all those feelings–but what do we miss when we do? This morning, through song … Continue reading How to Fall in Love…Again!
How are we doing? What are our instincts telling us to do, and how are we staying healthy in the midst of hardship and fear? What techniques (grounding, breathwork, movement, fostering strong connections, and transforming challenges into growth opportunities through self-awareness and intentional action) are we engaging in? And, most importantly, how are we finding … Continue reading Flexibility and Strength
