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Stranger in a Strange Land

Rev. Zackrie Vinczen, MinisterPenny Brewer, Worship Associate The stranger is strange only because we allow that to be. If we take the time to know strangers, suddenly they are no longer strangers. Join us as we explore the strangeness of otherness and consider the value of welcoming the stranger.

Something to Expiate

Jan Forrest, Guest SpeakerJenny Weaver, Worship Associate As we make our way through the years, our lives are full of regrets and, I’m sorries–both spoken and silent. Jan Forrest will reflect on these things, drawing on her favorite poem, D.H. Lawrence’s Snake, which ends, “And I have something to expiate: A pettiness”.

On Our Way Home

Reverend Zackrie Vinczen, MinisterJan Forrest, Worship Associate Ram Dass wrote that “we’re all just walking each other home.” In this sermon, we will unpack this idea and consider what it means to make our way home.

When We are Whole, We are Holy

Reverend Zackrie Vinczen, MinisterMike Cox, Worship Associate In 1966, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the Ware Lecture at the Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly. In this lecture, Dr. King stated, An older order is passing away, and a new order is coming into being. He went on to ask those gathered, What do we do … Continue reading When We are Whole, We are Holy

The 5th Principle

Reverend Zackrie Vinczen, MinisterEmily Mockett, Worship Associate For centuries, our Unitarian Universalist forbears in North America have upheld the use of the democratic process and right to conscious within our congregations. In this service, we will explore the origins of this tradition and the important role this principle plays in our world today.

Something Huge and Wild

Reverend Amanda Aikin, Guest SpeakerPenny Brewer, Worship Associate Seventeen-year-old long-distance swimmer, Chris Cox, was swimming off the California coast when she gradually became aware of a huge creature keeping pace with her. A powerful cross-species bond was created. Can we call it love?

Safe Passage

Reverend Zackrie Vinczen, MinisterJenny Weaver, Worship Associate John A. Shedd said, A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are for. In this service, we will consider this quotation, the importance of voyaging out to sea, and the reward of returning to port.

Poet and Philosopher: The Words of Robert Frost

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: Sunday Service Link Rev. Zackrie Vinczen  In this service we will explore the philosophical views that underpin the poetry of American Poet Robert Frost.

I Want to be with People. Building Our Place of Belonging

Join us this Sunday as we welcome seven new members! We will also explore how to build nurturing, abundant community in our place of many different ideas, visions, needs and contributions. In the words of Reverend Mark Morrison-Reed, being in religious community widens our vision and renews our strength. Come find out how. The Reverend Margo … Continue reading I Want to be with People. Building Our Place of Belonging