Spirit of Life: The Music and Life of Carolyn McDade
Join us for a musical celebration of the life and wisdom of Singer-songwriter, Social Justice and Environmental Activist, Carolyn McDade.
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Dwellings: A Brown Man’s Reflections on a Life Lived in White Spaces
A former zen seminary student and poet in residence on the Flathead Indian Reservation, Alex Alviar shares two short essays and an ancient buddhist sutra that explore how to feel at home in one’s own skin no matter where in the world you are.
Five Stones and What They Say About Us
What if our interactions with the earth, and rocks in particular, shape us and we shape them? How do we shape them and what do these interactions say about our culture and values? We will explore stones of: 1. geology and fossils 2. stones of building materials and tools, 3. commerce and trade, 4. art and 5. ritual.
Ingathering – Coming Home
The poet, John O’Donohue, wrote: “May this house shelter your life. When you come home here.” This Ingathering Sunday we come home to Chalice and gather around a living fountain, reminding us of the source that nourishes and sustains our lives. Home is not only where we live, but where we are seen, loved, renewed and inspired. Today we come home to one another, for the new congregational year, celebrating this community and connections that sustain us.
Food for the Soul
Some time back, Ayanna Gaines presented a service that centered on the concept of the soul: what it is and what do Unitarian Universalists believe about the soul. Now, Ayanna is revisiting the concept of the soul, this time from a popular culture perspective: why do we call Stevie Wonder’s songs “soul music,” or fried chicken “soul food”? How does this connect to the soul in our hearts?
What Does Love Ask of Us Now?
Today we reflect on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and consider how we might respond. How can we stay grounded in our UU values while honoring the complexity, grief, and courage this moment demands? Join us as we open our hearts to a difficult conversation and explore thoughtful paths forward.
Living a Life That Matters
Living a life that matters is no small thing. Today we are inspired by Michael Josephson’s poem: “What Will Matter” to explore what truly matters in our lives, how we find purpose and meaning. Join us for this deep, soulful enquiry.
Voices United: The Journey
We are on a journey. It is a challenging one with a new learning curve as we acquire knowledge in how to stay connected, express our discontent but continue to evolve. Diane DeMarco has been a long time Unitarian Universalist practicing psychotherapy in Cambria, California.
Reclaiming a Language of Reverence
Words like God, holy, sin, or church can feel loaded or alienating to many UUs, but do they still have something to offer us? Join us as we gently unpack and reinterpret religious language, exploring how, in translation, it might benefit our shared spiritual journey.
How Can We Help?
As ICE raids increase and immigrant families in our local community live in growing fear, we are called by conscience, by compassion, and by our Unitarian Universalist values to respond. This service invites us to reflect on what it means to love our neighbors, to resist injustice, and to show up with courage in this moment of moral urgency.