“You Should be Grateful!”
1 Service at 10 am
A thoughtful examination of the idea that gratitude isn’t just being thankful for what you have, but taking it to the next step and empowering yourself and others to make the world better.
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This I Believe
1 Service at 10 am
“This I believe” has been a long-time traditional service, one in which members share a core belief they hold. We will hear from 4 members whose life history with Unitarian Universalism varies from newly found, to long-time members.
The Theology of Neil Gaiman
1 Service at 10 am ONLY
Author Neil Gaiman is a prolific author in several genres. Yet a common thread in many of his works is the idea of good and evil, and whether there exists an ineffable Plan. What is good? What is evil? Can they be differentiated? Is there a Heaven and Hell? What is the great Plan? Ayanna Gaines will explore these questions through the lens of some of Gaiman’s writings.
The Theology of Neil Gaiman
10 am service only
Author Neil Gaiman is a prolific author in several genres. Yet a common thread in many of his works is the idea of good and evil, and whether there exists an ineffable Plan. What is good? What is evil? Can they be differentiated? Is there a Heaven and Hell? What is the great Plan? Ayanna Gaines will explore these questions through the lens of some of Gaiman’s writings.
Ordinary Moments, Extraordinary Possibilities
BACK TO JUNIOR HIGH
Services at 9:15 & 11:00
Oncology chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun will share some deeply personal reflections about junior high school– a pivotal and often painful time that leaves indelible memories for many of us. In dialogue with some of those 13- year old’s perceptions, what might be discovered about inherent worth, dignity, and compassion?
A More Beautiful World
Services at 9:15 & 11:00 We live in a world with so much pain, heartache, and destruction. On this Father’s Day, we look at how we can harness our better natures to create a world we can all be proud of, a world of kindness, respect, interdependence, and beauty. How can fathers play a role … Continue reading A More Beautiful World
From Reaction to Creation
ONE SERVICE ONLY at 9:15
Most of us react to the circumstances and situations life presents us, especially during these incendiary times. Today we explore how we could take greater control of our lives and live differently by moving the ‘c’ from reaction to the front of the word. What if we could become more aware of our power to create life, rather than simply react to it? How do we move more consciously from reaction to creation? Join us to learn more about this vital transition in our way of being.
Gifts of our Faith
Services at 9:15 & 11:00
At the end of April, a group from CVUUF attended our UU District Assembly. Join us as they share some of the gifts and inspiration they received from our faith that weekend. We will also be welcoming and celebrating our newest members at this service.
The Curiosity of our Creation Stories
Services at 9:15 & 11:00It is in the nature of humans to be curious about the unknown and search for answers. At the foundation of nearly every culture is a creation myth that explains how the wonders of the earth came to be. Today we will explore some of these myths and wonder at the curiosity and creativity that human beings have brought forward in their stories.