Congregational Challenges of Calling a Minister Lay speakers Jim Gentile, Marsha Hannah, Paul Utts from the Ministerial Search Committee The worship theme this year is “Change.” As our Congregation anticipates calling a Minister later this year, the Ministerial Search Committee presents a service to contemplate the congregational, relational, and stewardship challenges now placed before the … Continued

Let Us Pray (Please?) Rev. Cynthia Cain I think we all know by now that prayer is good for your health. So… how can UUs, with our theologies, and lack thereof, all over the map, agree on a way to pray? A good conversation for a congregation in search!

The Geese Are Flying Low Rev. Cynthia Cain A look at mental illness and how we as UUs can normalize our conversations around it.

New Year REVOLUTIONS Rev. Cynthia Cain Let’s forget the old tired resolutions we never keep. What do we need to stand up FOR and stand AGAINST, starting today, and HOW do we do it?

Beyond Categorical Thinking Guest speaker Carol Carter Walker and the Ministerial Search Committee Try this: close your eyes and imagine a minister. Was it a person of a particular gender, race, or age? Without becoming aware of our preconceptions and biases, we could potentially overlook the person who would be the best match for us. … Continued

Peaceful Dissent As a Spiritual Path Lay speaker Deb Dagavarian What are the ways in which marches and rallies for social justice causes offer spiritual gratification?

Book of Questions Lay leaders Helene Gentile and Margaret Rea Come join us for an informal service where we ponder the answers to questions both lighthearted and profound.

Science of Christmas Rev. Cynthia Cain Today will be a fun and lighthearted look at holiday traditions and how they began, and a celebration of how science, math, and even physics play a part in the ways we celebrate this festive time of year. Come, enjoy, and be merry!

Beloved Conversations Rev. Cynthia Cain, Heidi Jannsch, Barbara Miller Since we have posted our Black Lives Matter sign, we’ve done a great deal of outreach in the community. “Beloved Conversations” is inreach — talking with one another about the challenges and rewards of recognizing and overcoming White Privilege. Please attend on this day, and become … Continued

When Holiday “Cheer” Isn’t: A Look at Addictions Today Rev. Cynthia Cain Addiction is actually something that affects every one of us. In Buddhism, tanha — or “grasping,” “thirst,” “desire” — is that which brings suffering. We talk about alcoholism and drug addiction, even food or gambling as if they are “diseases” and these people … Continued