Sunday, May 14, 2023 Dangers of a Static Faith Pauline Nijander One thing that remains constant in our world is change. What happens when we, or our faith traditions, don’t change with an ever changing world? What are the dangers that a static faith can pose to those inside and outside of a faith tradition? … Continued

Sunday, May 7, 2023 Creativity and Connection All-Ages Service “The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need those who can dream of things that never were.” (John Keats) Bring your doubts, your worries, and your insecurities to this all-ages makerspace … Continued

Sunday, April 30, 2023 A Pandemic of the Spirit Rev Cynthia Cain It’s been nearly seven years since I was last at UUCSJS! Trump hadn’t yet been elected and covid was four years away. So much has happened: wars, mass shootings, climate disasters. How do you keep the spirit of love and hope alive? How … Continued

Sunday, April 23, 2023 A Renewable Universalism for the 21st Century Rev Dr Richard Speck The Soul Matters theme for April is resistance. Our Universalist forebearers resisted the tragic conflicts of their days with ways of serving humanity in a loving way. Given our world today, what can we learn and apply in our lives … Continued

Sunday, April 16, 2023 Love and Universalism Dana N. Moore This homily celebrates the diversity of our spiritual lives as “Organic Multi-Religiosity,” acknowledges our heritage of Universalism and calls us to consider our commitment to inclusivity as an act of welcome and love. Corresponds with Principles 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8. Bio: When not … Continued

Sunday, April 9, 2023 Art as Prayer, Poetry as Meditation Elinor Mattern Poet Elinor Mattern will invite those gathered into an experience with poems that touch on the spiritual realm, looking at the fine, or non-existent line, between poems and prayers, experiencing moments when poems cross over into mystery. “Journey far enough into the terrain … Continued

Sunday, April 2, 2023 The Path of Resistance: An All Ages Pickup Service Jess Dunn-Safonof As we discover what it means to be on the path of resistance this month, we will explore the ideas of joining together, speaking truth to power, and the radical idea of self care as an act of resistance. In … Continued

Sunday, March 26, 2023 Vulnerability and Defensiveness Michael Cluff Last time, we discussed how “failure is always an option,” and how accepting our mistakes allows us to be fully human. This time, we explore the importance of vulnerability and how defensiveness prevents us from growing. Bio: Michael Cluff has worn many hats in this congregation, … Continued

Sunday, March 19, 2023 The Earth is Coming Alive Again! Theresa McReynolds The Earth is coming alive again. The Spring Equinox is a festival of awakening, and rebirth. The dark months are now over & we are moving into the warmth of the light. Now is a time of celebrating the freshness of life and … Continued

Sunday, March 12, 2023 What Does it Mean to be a Living Tradition? Jess and Marty Unlike creedal religions, our faith is a living tradition; it changes and grows over time. We covenant to support and assist one another in our ministries and to hold each other accountable for doing the work of living our … Continued