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Natural Divina

In-Person Service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. Rev. William (Bill) Comfort, Guest Minister Gregory Cook, Worship Associate The title comes from the name of a meditative way of interacting with scripture called Lectio Divina. In Lectio Divina a person reads a piece of scripture over several times slowly until a part of the text … Continue reading Natural Divina

Brunch & Banter: What are you thinking about the future of Cedars?

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. Cedars Board Members Join us for a time of gathering, sharing a meal, and meaningful conversations. Bring your curiosity, questions, and wisdom to share—plus, your favorite Brunch-y dish! Let’s connect and discuss your vision for the future of Cedars.

What is Necessary for Love?

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Victoria Poling, Guest Minister Johanna Munson, Worship Associate Author and scholar bell hooks observes, “While ours is a nation wherein the vast majority of citizens are followers of religious faiths that proclaim the transformative power of love, many people feel they do not have a clue … Continue reading What is Necessary for Love?

Perceived Identities and Shadow Identities

In-person service at Webster Hall. Nancy Philip, Worship Associate and Gregory Cook, Worship Associate. What happens to your identity when others have decided who you are? We’ll examine the question of public perceived identity using the works of and recent events in the life of Salman Rushdie.

Harvesting What We Sow

In-person service at Webster Hall. Guest Speaker: Kathryn Lafond, Worship Associate: Johanna Munson. Our thoughts too are seed-sowers. With so much change being asked of us, let’s explore the visions we are holding…

A Climate In Crisis: The Path Forward

In-person service in Webster Hall. John Kydd will be our Guest Speaker with Jenny Weaver the Worship Associate. Our July Special Collection will be collected at this Service. The collection will be for FISHLINE, a local non-profit, whose mission is providing food and emergency services to our neighbors in need. Charlie Thompson, Fishline’s Executive Director,  … Continue reading A Climate In Crisis: The Path Forward

Becoming Abolition: Collective Care

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: YouTube Link Rev. Deana Vandiver, Guest SpeakerJohanna Munson, Worship Associate Abolition begins with choosing each other. Let us begin.

Courage: Finding Strength in a Constantly Changing World

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: YouTube Link Jenny Weaver, Guest SpeakerNancy Philip, Worship Associate Exploring themes of strength, resiliency, and fear, as we navigate through a constantly changing world as Unitarian Universalists.

The Problem with Narratives

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: YouTube Link Gregory Cook, Guest SpeakerJenny Weaver, Worship Associate As human beings we often organize our understandings in terms of narratives. What happens when the simple narratives that we find most compelling mislead us?

Cringeworthy: The Persistent Echo of the Most Uncomfortable

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: YouTube Link Warren Read, Guest SpeakerNancy Philip, Worship Associate Like other emotional experiences, embarrassment and shame can be deeply personal, and yet also readily understood by others. Nearly everyone has a story they can share in which they are … Continue reading Cringeworthy: The Persistent Echo of the Most Uncomfortable