What if one of our primary tasks in life is letting go of what is most loved and important? Letting go can cause great anxiety and fear. But what if we discovered that letting go is also one of the best sources of healing and new life? Through storytelling and reflection, we will explore the … Continue reading The Great Letting Go
In this Music Sunday service, we reflected on what it means to say “We Are One” while we have differences of opinion. Following our recent congregational vote about finances and ministry, we explored what it means to stay in relationship when we don’t see eye to eye. In a time when disagreement can feel divisive … Continue reading We Are One…Even When We Disagree
As we gather in this season of long nights and twinkling lights, we remember that music is one of humanity’s oldest ways of telling the truth: that even in darkness, joy is possible. Christmas music, in its many forms across the globe, is more than seasonal decoration – it is an expression of hope, community, … Continue reading Songs of Light – Christmas Around the World
When we gather as a community – whether we light the chalice, share our joys and sorrows, or lift our voices in song – we are reminded that each of us has a voice that matters. Not just in the literal sense of vocal cords vibrating to produce sound, but in the deeper sense: our … Continue reading Finding Your Voice
The Sabbatical Task Force was formed to ensure that during Rev. Sean’s sabbatical, every Sunday not covered by the Worship Team still provides our congregation with services that inform, enrich and expand our experiences as UUs. This service not only introduced our Sabbatical Task Force members, but also discussed how the thread of compassion has … Continue reading Compassion in Challenging Times
In this service, our Director of Music, Julie Crooks, explains the history of holiday music, specifically a look into the songs and symbols we often associate with Christmas. You’ll hear anecdotes about obscure songs and interesting facts about favorites. And of course, there will be lots of music – sung by the congregation and/or performed … Continue reading The Songs, Symbols and Traditions of Christmas
As the parody says: God Rest ye, Unitarians, let nothing you dismay; Remember there’s no evidence there was a Christmas Day. We’ll investigate just a bit the songs and symbols we so often connect to Christmas and their actual original origins. You’ll hear some favorite tunes along the way.
Because many of us came from other religious backgrounds, we may have thrown out the baby with the bath water when we found those other religious experiences wanting. UUs are looking for meaning, but we also tend to be a bit cerebral. Gospel music, although rooted in faith based communities, can show us how to … Continue reading Singing from the Heart: The Sound of Gospel
