Archives: Services

Gifts of Presence & Presents

In this season of giving, we reflect on the gifts we offer to one another: the tangible presents we exchange and the deeper, intangible gift of our presence. How do we balance material generosity with the spiritual practice of being truly present? In this service, we’ll explore the power of attention, connection, and love as […]

Attention as the Doorway to Presence

In this service, we explore the transformative power of attention as a spiritual practice. Inspired by Henry Miller’s words on the magnificence revealed through close observation, we will reflect on how slowing down and paying attention can deepen our connection to the sacred in everyday life. From the intricate beauty of a blade of grass […]

Illuminating the Chalice: A Celebration of Our Living Tradition

Join us for an engaging exploration of our Unitarian Universalist chalice and the values it symbolizes. Inspired by the tradition of Chalica, this week-long celebration from December 1 to 8 invites us to deepen our understanding of UU history, principles, and values. Through reflection, learning, and community engagement, we honor the chalice as a beacon […]

Repairing Ourselves from Harmful Cultural and Familial Messages

In the journey of self-repair, we often uncover messages from our past—those repeated so often by society and family alike that they seemed true. Yet many of these words placed unnecessary burdens on us, limiting who we are meant to be. “Boys don’t cry,” “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” “Know your place”—phrases like these, […]

Repairing the Ark: Growing and Leading Ourselves Toward Wholeness

This service continues our month-long focus on repair. Inspired by the idea of “repairing Noah’s ark,” we’ll explore how to make our community a stronger source of support and compassion, especially in the face of life’s storms—whether personal challenges, societal upheavals, or recent election results that may leave us feeling divided.When the world feels overwhelming, […]

Repair & Share: A Special Bread Communion

Join us this Sunday for a contemplative, family-friendly Bread Communion service as we gather to restore and soothe our hearts and minds in the wake of the election. In this space of gentle connection, we’ll share stories and questions that bring us back to a sense of calm and wholeness. Together, around the table, we’ll […]

Seizing the Chance to Repair: A Pre-Election Reflection

“As the election season approaches, we are invited to reflect on the opportunities—small and great—that arise for repair, growth, and change within our communities and within ourselves. Inspired by What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada and Mae Besom, this service considers the transformative power of taking risks and embracing moments of […]

Deep Listening: Ancestors & the Changing of Seasons

In this service, we explore the sacred practice of deep listening, inspired by the wisdom of our ancestors and the rhythms of the changing seasons. Drawing from a poetry and music that reminds us to “listen more often to things rather than beings,” we will reflect on how the voices of fire, wind, and water […]

Deep Listening: If These Walls Could Talk

This service continues our exploration the practice of deep listening. What if the walls of our lives could speak? What stories would they share about moments when we truly listened—not just to the voices around us, but to the quiet wisdom within? Through music, reflection, and engagement we will consider how listening deeply helps us […]

Listening Our Way Home

Deep listening is more than just a tool for gathering information; it is a sacred act that shapes the world around us. In this service, we’ll explore how listening isn’t only a guide through life’s challenges, but a transformative practice that shapes who we are and how we connect with others. Through stories, spiritual wisdom, […]