The fear of being truly seen—of showing up in our full, imperfect humanity—can leave us feeling exposed and isolated. Vulnerability often stirs deep fears of rejection, judgment, or inadequacy, yet it also holds the key to genuine connection and healing. This sermon explores the tension between fear and the sacred power of being known. How … Continue reading Fear of Vulnerability
Winter holy days are all around us, at this Winter Solstice time that this year leads into Christmastime and Hanukkah. What are the messages under the twinkling lights and endless commercials? What do these times have to say to us as we face the times of cold and darkness together?
Sunday, December 8th, is the second Sunday of Advent. Advent invites us into a season of waiting, reflection, and hope—a time when peace feels both distant and near. Peace in Hebrew is “shalom”; which holds undertones of both completeness and wellbeing. Yet, peace often asks something difficult of us: compromise. How do we hold the … Continue reading The Space Between: Peace, Compromise, and the Promise of Liberation
The whole SOUUP (Southern Oregon Unitarian Universalist Partnership) community will gather online and in person on this Sunday after Election Day. Whatever the outcome, we will remember the power of community and the need to support and sustain each other. Intern Minister Eli Poore will lead this service
When we think of poverty, we often think of an absence of material wealth. However, a deeper and more pervasive poverty is an absence of community and mutuality. Drawing on their own story and experiences working in street ministry, SOUUP Intern Minister Eli Poore invites us all to explore how mutuality and connection can elevate … Continue reading Power, Poverty, and Mutuality
Over the years, we’ve learned that “hopes and prayers” are not enough. In this service, we’ll explore how action is the heart of our tradition. We can ponder, wonder, and learn but when we do, it’s important that we put what we learn into action. We will covenant with our leaders and each other and … Continue reading We Are What We Do
