Water Communion is one of the two touch point rituals in Unitarian Universalism. While flower communion celebrates our gorgeous diversity, water communion honors all we have in common and the universal waters of life that unite us. In this service of story, ritual and song, we will blend our waters together into one shared bowl. … Continue reading One Common Stream
In Judaism, tonight is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the year. It’s a time to seek and recieve, forgivenes and begin again. As Unitarian Universalists what can we learn from this practice? How do we understand forgiveness and what new beginings open to us when we forgive?
In her one sentence sermon, my colleague Rev. Deb Haffner reminds us, “Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal.” Change is inevitible and we are constantly in a cycle of beginning and beginning again. How do we thrive together, ready or not? What does our UU history offer us as we navigate constant new beginings?
Animals of all kinds bring beauty, inspiration and joy into our lives. They are our teachers, companions and protectors. Each year we host a special outdoor service to celebrate the animals amongst us. Animals of all kinds on leash or in carriers are welcome to come to this service. Use your judgement if your animal … Continue reading Blessing of The Animals
In October we are focusing on the them of Courage. In this service, members of UUCH will share about times in their life where they found courage within to meet whatever challenge or situation they were facing. May these stories remind us of the very human courage within us all!
In one hand we hold our courage. Bold and Brave, it leads us to action and authenticity. In the other we find our fear. While fear may not be our favorite sensation to feel, if we let it, fear can be a teacher and maybe even a friend.