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By Rev. Kaaren Anderson, Read by Colleen Appel The opening words are Blessed are the Makers, by Marcus Liefert. Oh you who are makers;Makers of beauty,Of paintings and pottery and sculpture,Blessed is the making.You who make with hands and hearts and minds,Who make out of breath and bones and blood human lives,Blessed are the makers.Blessed … Continue reading Fireflies and Genius
Message by Kara and Adam Debacker Moment of Perspective – A Different Kind of Superhero – Christopher Reeve First I’d like to share the words of Erika Hewitt, To Learn More About Being Human. Welcome to this morning, this day, and this opportunity to be together in community—which is a time of joy, comfort, and … Continue reading A Creative Embrace of Differences
Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman. This is her last message before her three month Sabbatical. The opening words are Come together in praise and thanksgiving, by Mary J Harrington, in honor of Mother’s Day and a celebration of life, with the recognition that this day brings joy for some and sorrow for others. Above all, … Continue reading Into the Unknown
The opening words are Blessing of Creativity by Unitarian Universalist Religious Educator Theresa Youngblood. Connecting and creating,Dear Ones, is what we humans do best.Our hearts, our minds, and our handsare wired for exactly such work.With the Spirit of Life bringing us backto our Source with each breath,may we use our humanity to connectpeople to people,people … Continue reading Introduction to the Theme of Creativity
With Music: We Begin Again in LoveWords: Robert Eller-IssacsMusic: Les KleenPermission Granted The opening words are For All That Is Our Life, by Liz Weber. Spirit of Life,help us to be present with all that is our life,both our deepest sorrows and our greatest joys,so that we can truly live:engaging fully in our own life … Continue reading The Spirituality of Resistance
Poetry read by AJ Fox, Colleen Appel, and Emily McKinney Spring Has Now Unwrapped the FlowersWords: Piae Cantiones, 1582Music: Thomas BenjaminPermission GrantedPerformed by the First UU Choir
Message by Vee Sanchez Moment of Perspective – Anti-Trans Legislation – AJ Fox Be That GuideCongregational HymnWords: Carl G. SeaburgMusic: Thomas BenjaminPermission Given by UUA I Know I CanWords: Dennis HamiltonMusic: Jeannie Gagne, arr. Mark FreundtPerformed by Paul Phariss and Rebecca HoltPermission Granted
Written by Rev. Kaaren Anderson and read by Jessica Wirges Moment of Perspective – Resistance and the Un-Mantra – AJ Fox The Fellowship of Reconciliation, America’s oldest interfaith peace organization notes the importance of this season in the beginning of April this year when we experience a rare and special convergence of sacred days, saying … Continue reading Subway Jesus
Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman Our own Jessica shares the following words in honor of the upcoming First Contact Day. There are lots of people who stare at the stars, longing for a future that is modeled after Star Trek’s “United Federation of Planets.” Because, just like us UUs, Starfleet believes in the equality of … Continue reading Breathe, Resist, Repeat: In Pursuit of Nonviolence
Message by Dr. Cathie English Moment of Perspective – Hope is the Thing With Feathers – AJ Fox Let’s listen to Grace Meets Us Where We Are, by Rev. Gretchen Haley There is nothing you need to bring with youto be welcome hereno right beliefs or proof of citizenshipno eternal optimism or clarity of convictionno … Continue reading Naming What We Don’t Know
