Category: Sermon

June 28, 2020 – Special Music

Confidencefrom Songs Without Words, Op. 19 No. 4by Felix Mendelssohnperformed by Eva Riebold Eva suggested this as our prelude this week and I agree that it’s both lovely and supports the theme of Possibility. This is from collected works of Mendelssohn, published across different periods of his life, under the title Songs Without Words. You … Continue reading June 28, 2020 – Special Music

Flipping the Script: Uncovering Possibility by Shifting the Narratives that Hold Us Back

Have you considered the possibilitythat everything you believe is wrong,not merely off a bit, but totally wrong,nothing like things as they really are?If you’ve done this, you know how durably fragilethose phantoms we hold in our heads are,those wisps of thought that people die and kill for,betray lovers for, give up lifelong friendships for.If you’ve not done this, … Continue reading Flipping the Script: Uncovering Possibility by Shifting the Narratives that Hold Us Back

A Grace Period

Homily A Grace Period – by Rebecca Holt, Marilyn Day, and Karla Gilmore Special Music Ours Is A Simple Faith by David Tamulevich performed by Karla Gilmore Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, mtv II Adagio Cantabile by L.V. Beethoven performed by Christopher Landorf

Impact > Intention

This week we were inspired with an impactful homily by UU minister, Rev. Misha Sanders, and a fantastic poem by poet Jen Harris. Homily by Rev. Misha Sanders, the Senior Minister at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in beautiful Sandy Springs, Georgia. Lesbian Visibility Day Poet Jen Harris (she/her) is a creative entrepreneur based in KC. … Continue reading Impact > Intention

Justice on Earth

This week we celebrate Earth Day. During normal times we celebrate Earth Days with tree plantings and large gatherings. This year we will mark this day in relative isolation, but we can still reflect on this day together.  The UUA Common Read for 2018 was a collection of essays titled Justice on Earth: People of … Continue reading Justice on Earth

A UU Easter: Resurrection and Other Myths that Speak Life in Hard Times

by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman In her book “Other People’s Myths,” Wendy O’Flaherty says “It is impossible to define a myth, but it is cowardly not to try.” The story of Jesus’ resurrection often told at Easter empowered a fledgling, ragtag group of followers to form a community that continues today (for better and worse), but … Continue reading A UU Easter: Resurrection and Other Myths that Speak Life in Hard Times

Compost and Kindness

by AJ Fox Transacript: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” A simple saying that helps me dig deep and find kindness in moments when I am struggling to find compassion. It is attributed to Plato or Socrates or a number of other wise minds but it seems to actually trace … Continue reading Compost and Kindness

Now is the Time to Plant

by Emily McKinney March 29, 2020 I’d like to tell you a story. Three weeks ago, before staying home as much as possible became our new normal, Mark and I bought seeds for the garden. We had every intention of paying attention to the last frost date and what prefers to be started indoors and … Continue reading Now is the Time to Plant

3/22/20 Virtual Service

Enjoy last Sunday’s virtual service with original music by Emily McKinney and a meaningful homily. Healing Connective Tissue – by Susanne Bounds