As we approach “the holidays,” many commemorating mysterious experiences in religious stories, this service will explore a modern, urban story of mystery, worthy of its own songs and carols. Even though we don’t live in biblical times, magic is still possible! And stay after the service to help hang the greens around the building. Click … Continue reading A Mysterious Appearance
As we approach Thanksgiving, this service will celebrate the many gifts we receive in life and our place in the interdependent web. This is an all ages service so it will serve as our religious education for the day. After worship, we will practice our annual beloved tradition of Pie Sunday so please bring a … Continue reading On Living in a Generous World
Once a year we gather to remember all our loved ones who have gone before. This reflective service will honor our friends and family members who have died and will bear witness to the tremendous losses felt the world over through violence. We will sing, pray and reflect together as we remember the named and … Continue reading Poems and Prayers of Remembrance
Everyday is a good day to honor our connection with animals! But many communities celebrate animals in October in honor of Francis of Assisi who made honoring the animals part of his ministry. This service will celebrate the animals of the world and the animals in our lives. This is an All Ages service and … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals
Order Of Service for Sunday Worship: 6.18.23 OOS Link for Sunday Worship: https://tinyurl.com/WUSlivestream New online visitors can fill out the virtual visitor card here: https://tinyurl.com/WUSVirVisCard
Christmas Eve Order of Service: 12.24.2021 OOS Link for Sunday Worship: https://tinyurl.com/WUSlivestream Order of Service for Sunday Worship: 12.26.2021 OOS On the cusp of 2022, this service reflects on the past year and – as the worship leader prepares for a four-month sabbatical – invites us into new opportunities to “open to joy” in the … Continue reading Taking Stock, Creating Space
Link for Sunday Worship: https://tinyurl.com/WUSlivestream Order of Service for Sunday Worship: 12.05.2021 OOS “Revelation is not sealed” is a common phrase describing the spirit of progressive faith. What we believe – about that which is greater than ourselves, about who we are, about the nature of reality – often changes over time. What does it … Continue reading “Journeying Toward Spiritual Wholeness”*
Link for Sunday Worship: https://tinyurl.com/WUSlivestream Order of Service for Sunday Worship: Continuing traditions and practicing rituals is a unique kind of human history, bound in community and identity. What role does ritual play in our lives? How can we reclaim a ritual when we reject the spiritual symbolism behind it? What secular rituals give us … Continue reading Touchstones and Transitions: Thoughts on Ritual
Link for Sunday Worship: https://tinyurl.com/WUSlivestream Order of Service for Sunday Worship: 11.21.2021 OOS This is the time of year we turn our hearts and minds towards gratitude, a task that is not always easy. How do we cultivate authentic awareness of the gifts of life when we also face fear and loss? But gifts are … Continue reading Parable of the Last Leaf: Reflections on Gratitude
Link for Sunday Worship: https://tinyurl.com/WUSlivestream Order of Service for Sunday Worship: 11.07.2021 OOS It is our tradition – remembering those we have lost and love in a service of remembrance. This year, our service will include a ceremonial dedication of our Bell Tower Terrace and Pathways of Celebration and Remembrance. Arrive a little early (10:25 … Continue reading Witnessing Truth: A Service of Remembrance
