Awakening Curiosity: The Courage to Notice, The Courage to Care
with Sarah Ratekin What if the exhaustion you feel isn’t the end of your energy, but the beginning of a deeper curiosity, one that can reconnect you to joy, gratitude, and community?
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Embracing Possibilities for a New Earth
with Diane Ensign Join Diana Ensign for inspiring Earth Day reflections as she shares insights from her new book, Faith, Hope, Action: Ushering in a New Earth Era Together. In a year-long quest, Ensign spoke with religious trailblazers, youth activists, Indigenous teachers, environmental leaders, regenerative farmers, and environmental justice advocates. She also listened attentively to … Continue reading Embracing Possibilities for a New Earth
The Art of the Possible
with Rev. Elizabeth When people strive for perfection or the ideal, defeat is almost certain. The art of the possible is the ability to set realistic goals for real world success. We will explore the next best thing to perfection and see how messy art can be while in process/ Messy during creation, yet beautiful … Continue reading The Art of the Possible
What We Can Do for Religion Today By Holly Anne Lux-Sullivan
Read by Eileen Alexander In a Barnes & Noble just before Easter, I watched a woman glance at a table of books and make a face like she’d just tasted something awful. Then she hurried on by as if she were afraid the books would bite. Curious, I looked to see what she had grimaced … Continue reading What We Can Do for Religion Today By Holly Anne Lux-Sullivan
5th Sunday Workshop Discussion
In lieu of service, we will meet in the Fellowship Hall for discussion on current thoughts on where we are as a church, and become more familiar with our UU values.
Simple Song of Freedom
with February Sky There is so much more to loving one’s country than waving a flag and saying “My country right or wrong.” We will share and reflect on some of the protest and freedom affirming songs that have changed our own and other people’s lives for the better.
Navigating Spring with Joseph Ridenour
“…As if knowing your lines would grant you the power to rewrite them.” Norse Lore tells of the Norns who dwelled at the base of the world tree, Yggdrasil, by the Well of Urðr (Urðarbrunnr), weaving the threads of fate. The Norns, by their very existence, present two fundamental questions in human nature. To what … Continue reading Navigating Spring with Joseph Ridenour
Now You See It, Now You Don’t (or Vise Versa)
with Rev. Elizabeth In keeping with this month’s theme of paying attention, we will explore what draws our attention. Can we broaden our ability to see more than what we are looking for? This skill is so important in a climate where we are told what to expect and told what we will see that … Continue reading Now You See It, Now You Don’t (or Vise Versa)
When the Light Comes Back: Happiness and the Courage to Flourish
with Dr. Sarah Ratekin Join Rev. Dr. Sarah Ratekin, Honeybadger of Joy, for a message anchored in joy. In a season when so much feels uncertain, it can be hard to imagine happiness as anything but fragile or frivolous. Sunday March 1st, we will explore a different possibility. That joy is an act of radical … Continue reading When the Light Comes Back: Happiness and the Courage to Flourish