We live in difficult times. Society is in conflict, people are polarized, and hate has become the default position for some. There are ways to deal with these situations and issues. None of the solutions are easy but all of them are essential if we … read more.
Celebration of the beloved community being made up of individual packets of energy. Anniversary of the presentation of his theory.
November 14, 2021
GATHERING BELL
Please take your seats and silently center yourselves for worship.
OPENING CHIME
ANNOUNCEMENTS Connie Quirk, Worship Leader
PRELUDE Sonatina in C by Mozart, trans. Piatigorsky
The UUCC has so many connections and relationships in the community and culture where we provide care, create dialogue, offer support, advocate for justice, and side with love. This Sunday will be a celebration and recommitment to that great work.
Using framework for intimacy from Parker Palmer, we will explore the work of knowing and being known in community. Staying connected has become trendy in our culture, especially during this pandemic, and it’s important. Authentic community calls us to deeper levels of intimacy than just … read more.
The most effective treatment for depression or addiction, the best way to prevent suicide, is to strengthen connections to family and friends, to meaningful work/volunteerism, and to nature.
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On this Sunday, we will host our annual Cornbread Communion, a tradition in our congregation where we express our appreciation and gratitude for our community, our tremendous abundance, and our freedom.
We have a child dedication that will involve the church community commitments to the child and the family. We also are celebrating ten years of the covenant that defines the culture of our church. My sermon will deal with the value of both culture and … read more.
“Buddhist Notion of Sangha”. Buddhism is built on the foundation of the Buddha, our ability to see things as they really are; the Dharma, variously the truth or the law; and the Sangha, the community. Dr. Kross will discuss these three.
About Dr. Jessica Kross:
Jessica Kross … read more.
the Rev. Jennie Barrington, Interim Minister
Opening Words:
Our opening words this morning are “gratitude, sorrow, relief, and determination.” As we think of the ways the flooding disaster could have been worse, we are grateful that it was not worse. I am grateful for our church … read more.
