Unitarian Universalism celebrates diversity as a cornerstone of our shared faith. Today, we will explore how our inclusive principles and values invite us to honor every person’s worth and dignity, build bridges across difference, and create a spiritual home for all. Together, we’ll reflect on the transformative power of truly embracing one another and welcoming all.
In the midst of overlapping climate crises and mounting social injustice, we are in a time of great change and profound anxiety. Taking a note from those who have gone before us, the UUA Climate Justice Revival is meant to be a time to come together and re-commit. Join Chalice and hundreds of other UU congregations all over the country for a time of renewal and re-commitment at the intersection of the climate crisis and the deep justice commitments of our congregation.
As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and embark on a new presidential term, we draw inspiration from Dr. King’s profound mental strength in the face of relentless adversity. His unwavering commitment to justice and hope offers us a guide for navigating times of uncertainty and fear. In a season when the future feels precarious, we’ll explore how we can cultivate resilience, courage, and purpose, drawing strength from our shared values and our vision of a more just and compassionate world. Together, we will reflect on how to stand strong, as Dr. King did, for the road ahead.
Special guest Cory Hills uses the power of percussion to deliver fun and engaging stories. While his typical audience is kids, there is much all of us can learn from his adaptations of old folktales, classics, and original stories. Be transported with some of the most unique instruments by this Grammy award-winning, two album-producing artist. Young ones won’t want to miss this interactive treat!
Narrative identity is the story we create about ourselves – our own personal myth, so to speak. Our stories can also shape our future, but they’re not written in stone. Join us as we begin exploring the theme of story and the possibilities that come with changing our storyline or writing a better story.
Did you smile when you read the title of today’s service? That’s a good start. Is the purpose of life to be happy all the time, anyway? Is this too many questions? How should I know? I’m just a student of life, like you. But after seven decades of watching the wheel turn I’m starting to see some patterns. And I know Maya Angelou spoke the truth when she said, “Nobody but nobody can make it out here alone.” Let’s explore together, shall we?
Our survival instincts (and the media) encourage us to focus on the worst of what is going on in the world. There is evidence that we are remarkably resilient beings with the capacity to evolve, heal and renew. Presence is the gift of knowing we are not alone as we journey and the holiday season is filled with human rituals of connection and hope that can help us guide our way. Join Grenda as she shares stories of resilience, hope and presence.
December is filled with holidays from around the world–and around our congregation! Please join us for this intergenerational celebration with music and stories as we honor the many beautiful and sacred traditions within and beyond our Chalice community.
Ted Lasso is more than a comical hero in a warmhearted series. His wise words about being a goldfish teaches us about the importance of living in the moment. The gift of presence is hard to appreciate, especially as our lives become more and more inundated with distractions, worry, and regret. Let us come together and explore why it’s so hard to be present, and what we can do about it.
