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Politics and Morality

September 1, 2019 Martin Newhouse The relation between morality and politics is I think on many people’s minds these days, given the concerns about our divided national government and the almost daily reports of statements and decisions that seem routinely to provoke moral outrage (often stoked to a fever pitch by our 24/7 news reporting).   … Continue reading Politics and Morality

Blessing of the Animals

“Where the Crawdads Sing,” our annual Animal Blessing worship service.  Please join us for this service for all ages, and all species, in which we honor our kinship with the other animals who share their world with us. We recognize and remember animals we have known and loved, and we offer a blessing of health and … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals

Living Our Faith

Do you integrate the seven UU principles into your everyday life? It’s easier than you think! Living Our Faith August 18, 2019 Patty Cameron Once upon a time, doesn’t every good story start that way? But seriously, once upon a time, in my lifetime, there were Unitarians and Universalists. Two separate faiths. I grew up … Continue reading Living Our Faith

Reuniting with Awe

How might our day, our interactions with others, and our work in the world be different if we start with awe and wonder? Together, we’ll explore the practice of radical amazement as a way to make it through even the toughest times. Our Summer Minister, Rev. Joanna Lubkin, will preach and the Summer Choir will sing.

Forget Your Perfect Offering

Ever have something you cared about so much and wanted to get so perfect that you never do it? Together, we’ll look at those moments when perfectionism paralyzes us and how we move past it to give our gifts to the world. Our Summer Minister, Rev. Joanna Lubkin, preaching.

The Morality of Aesthetics

This service will explore the relationship between the moral value of art to its aesthetic value, using as a case study Vladimir Nabokov’s controversial book, Lolita. The Summer Choir will sing.

What Are You Good At?

This service explores Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. We will explore Gardner’s ideas in a kid-friendly way so families with children – little ones through high school – are particularly encouraged to attend! The Summer Choir will sing.