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Reading as Spiritual Practice

Reading helps us live in this world, allows us to explore meaning and truths, and inspires and pushes us to engage in serious reflection about our lives. In this challenging time, reading is a shared comfort for many of us. Our reading can inspire individual or community spiritual practice–powerful and engaging mindfulness practice. Join Rev. … Continue reading Reading as Spiritual Practice

Courageous Love

This month in the Puget Sound Worship Collaborative we are exploring what it means to be a people of courage. On Sunday, July 19, Rev. Kristen Kuriga of Saltwater UU Church will be preaching at the collaborative worship service. Courage is about living from our hearts and discovering strength in the midst of challenge. Sometimes … Continue reading Courageous Love

The Space of Courage

Rev. Zackrie Vinczen will be preaching on the topic, The Space of Courage, at the collaborative worship service, this Sunday, July 12. When someone acts courageously, those actions have a way of giving others permission to be courageous, too. In this service we will reflect on the space of courage and its ability to call … Continue reading The Space of Courage

Courage: A Part of the Heroic Journey

Puget Sound Worship Collaborative for the Cedars, Northlake, and Saltwater UU Churches: Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee, Minister of Northlake UU Church. Movie directors teach that all films are based on the story told in The Wizard of Oz: that we all journey through life to come back to find ourselves at home. Many times we believe … Continue reading Courage: A Part of the Heroic Journey

It Takes Practice

Cedars will join on Zoom for a virtual service lead by Matt Meyer and members of the Worship Associates.  Our favorite songs, whoever the artist or whatever the style, were created in a strange alchemy of study and inspiration, of strict practice and of letting go. Spiritual Practice is a similar combination of dedication, muscle memory, and perhaps a little … Continue reading It Takes Practice

Compassion

Cedars will join with Rev. Kristen Kuriga at Saltwater UU Church for a virtual service exploring the theme of Compassion. To access this virtual worship experience, click on the link below at the appropriate time. Compassion means to suffer with. It is part of the human experience to feel pain when others are in pain. This is central … Continue reading Compassion

Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break

This is a time of song, reflective readings, meditation, and prayer. In this virtual service, Rev. Zackrie and Worship Associate, Mike Cox, will take a look at hunger and explore the importance of ensuring all people have access to nutritious food. The YouTube link to the service is at: Sunday Service.

Missing the Mark

Online Service Rev. Zackrie Vinczen, MinisterChris Smellow, Music DirectorPenny Brewer, Worship Associate Join us on Sunday, June 7, at 11:00 a.m. for our YouTube Live virtual service. This is a time of song, reflective readings, meditation, and prayer. In this virtual service, Rev. Zackrie and Penny Brewer will pause to reflect on the legacy of white … Continue reading Missing the Mark

Lessons In Absence

Rev. Zackrie Vinczen, Minister, Cedars UU ChurchMike Cox, Worship AssociateJoin Rev. Zackrie  and Mike Cox for a virtual service as they explore the lessons we carry with us and the relationship between past and present. You will be able to stream the services live on YouTube Live by clicking on this link: Worship Service. In order to leave … Continue reading Lessons In Absence

Holding Hope

Rev. Zackrie Vinczen, Minister, Cedars UU ChurchChris Smellow, Cedars Music DirectorJenny Weaver, Worship Associate Online Service Join us on Sunday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m. for our YouTube Live virtual service. This is a time of song, reflective readings, meditation, and prayer. Rev. Zackrie and Jenny Weaver will explore how to hold hope and remain optimistic in a time … Continue reading Holding Hope