Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman The opening words are This Faith, by Heide Cottam Let us be a faith that gathers, reaching for one anotherthrough the walls of hate others build,through the cages of ignorance and arrogance,and through the fear that burns city streets.Let us be a faith that sees a vision of a better … Continue reading Justice, Equity, and Compassion – Our Second Principle

Message by AJ Fox The opening words today: Gathering here today,we honor the people in our lives and our congregationwho hold the role of fatherand the responsibility of fatherhood. As Unitarian Universalists, our values help us know that fatherhood looks and feels very different for different people. That the role of fatherhood is not tied … Continue reading Celebrating the Blessing of Diversity

Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman Moment of Perspective – Silver Linings – AJ Fox Today we are observing the Pulse Day of Remembrance. In what follows, there will be talk of gun violence and death. According to the OnePulse Foundation “The Pulse Day of Remembrance is a day of quiet reflection and love dedicated to … Continue reading Blessings That Arise From Pain

Message by Colleen Appel with Mike Brown Moment of Perpective – Lizard’s Song – Lea Morris The opening words are “all the holy nudges that we need…,” by Rev. Dr. Rebekah Savage. Spirit of Life, Eternal Beloved of Mystery and Grace;Receive our prayer:We come before That Which is Greater than ourselves in gratitude for the … Continue reading Roots of Community – Working to Make “If Only” a Reality

Message by Dr. Chase Wilheim The opening words are “The Beauty Woven Fine” by Rev Scott Tayler. As we celebrate life’s beauty    may we never forget that we are part of it.  It is woven around us,    through us,    between us.           We are here to notice those elegant strands –   The way they … Continue reading Memorial Day – Ukraine

Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman The opening words are The Inner Landscape of Beauty, by John O’Donohue. Beauty isn’t all about just nice loveliness, like. Beauty is about more rounded, substantial becoming. So I think beauty in that sense is about an emerging fullness, a greater sense of grace and elegance, a deeper sense of … Continue reading The Invitation to Beauty

Message by AJ Fox Moment of Perspective – Whole Worship – AJ Fox On this, a day that we are sharing so much in this sanctuary about bodies, diversity, and inclusion, we light this chalice in honor of this coming Tuesday, May 17th, which is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Just a few … Continue reading Beyond Beauty: Body Diversity, Body Neutrality, Body Autonomy

Message by Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman The opening words are Prayer of Co-Creation, by Rev. Lyn Cox. Creative spirit, source of life and love: We give thanks for the beauty of this day and for the company of those assembled here. Thank you for the breezes of change, clearing our heads and bringing fresh ideas. May … Continue reading (M)othered In Community