Mother’s Day
What is Motherhood? Our seasoned Worship Associates Gregory Cook and Nancy Philip share their perspectives on the topic of motherhood.
Topic: Reflection
Befriending Impermanence
Impermanence is difficult for the mind to grasp and the heart to accept. Come join us as we co-create an earth mandala together. May this nature-based community art form guide us in the spiritual practice of letting go with more grace.
The Gifts of Ritual & Renewal
How do we hold the bittersweetness of life in all its beauty and pain? “Days of honey, days of onion,” as an Arabic proverb puts it. Come join us as we explore the spiritual practice of ritual and renewal as a healing balm in troubled times. Rev Jennifer Alviar is a Unitarian Universalist minister who … Continue reading The Gifts of Ritual & Renewal
Winter Solstice Service
This evening we will be celebrating the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is a time of both mystery and expectancy, as the longest dark leads to the return of the sun. Join us in this ancient celebration that still brings restoration and hope into our lives today.Childcare … Continue reading Winter Solstice Service
Water Communion
Join in with the annual sacred ritual of pouring together the experiences of our lives. Celebrate the water that nurutred our gardens, decorated our vacations and sustained our souls. Remember to bring a small amount of water for the communal vessel. Reverend Margo Rinehart is our minister at Cedars UU Congregation. She has been a Kitsap County … Continue reading Water Communion
Brunch & Banter
Brunch and Banter – Intentions for fall. We will reflect on our summer activities and look forward to what’s in store for the upcoming Fall Season.
Spiritual Life as an Ecotone
This talk will focus on the potent inner/outer landscape: the intersection between who we feel we are internally and how we behave in the world. As areas of confluence in the natural world, ecotones are especially rich in biodiversity. Viewing ecotones as a concept, we can begin to apply their value in human contexts – … Continue reading Spiritual Life as an Ecotone
A Pakistani Muslim Celebrates Ramadan in America
What is it like being a teenage Pakistani Muslim in America? Hear from exchange student Aman Fatima, as she shares her Muslim faith and the differences between life in Karachi and Poulsbo, Washington Aman Fatima is a 15 year old exchange student from Karachi, Pakistan. She attends West Sound Academy in Poulsbo.
Brunch and Banter: Reflections on the Legacy of Jimmy Carter and Expectations for Leadership
Join us for a time of gathering, sharing a meal, music, and meaningful conversations around the topic of the Legacy of Jimmy Carter and Expectations for Leadership. Come ready to share your curiosity and knowledge, along with a favorite dish for brunch!
Meditation
During the sermon portion of the service, we will be meditating while listening to an audio recording by a well-liked Vipassana practitioner. Sandy Spears is on the board of Cedars. She has an M.Ed. in early childhood and is MACTE certified. She spends all day with 2 1/2 to 5-year-olds and sometimes forgets to code-switch when … Continue reading Meditation