Someday, soon, someone else will be serving as the called minister (i.e., called by a vote of the membership) of UUCS. Since I know better than anyone what it feels like to serve here I thought I might serve you some thoughts on how you can best work with and support the person who will next have the privilege of serving here.
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Many people today can claim hundreds, if not thousands of friends on social media. I’ll be sharing some stories about life-long, in person friendships and their importance in the lives they touch.
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What is the faith that has guided me through my ministry? How has my faith changed, evolved over time?
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Mikki Gillette, Karen Krajcer and Seth Johnstone of Basic Rights Oregon will lead us on the journeys of trans women, men and youth living in our state. Mikki is an acclaimed Portland based playwright. Seth is the Trans Justice Program Manager for Basic Rights Oregon. Karen is a writer and advocate for transgender youth. Share … Continue reading Transforming Hearts: Supporting the Trans Folks in Our Lives
Sometimes worship services are called “sermon sandwiches” in which a sermon is placed between two or more hymns. On this Sunday we’ll be serving up a multi-layered offering that weaves music and words into one fabric.
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From the time we emerge from the safety of the mother’s womb, we all look for answers: who will keep us safe, who will show us the way? What is the meaning of my existence? This Sunday Marilyn Sewell, Minister Emerita of the First Unitarian Church of Portland, will speak on what she calls “this really ridiculous topic.”
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If a flash flood came upon you somewhere you’d quickly need to figure out how to survive, if you could, by finding dry ground. Then, too, there are other types of flash floods that can suddenly come upon us and threaten to cause us to lose our footing and get swept away from our better selves. How can you stay spiritually grounded?
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As I ponder the next steps in my own life as I end one phase of life (ministry) and enter another (retirement) I am acutely aware of how we all face major transitions of one kind or another throughout our lives. What wisdom can guide us through these changes?
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For many Easter is the celebration of a resurrection, a literal triumph over death. For me, this is a time to celebrate the mysteries of life and love.
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Somehow, over the past few decades, Unitarians and Universalists have lost our way, often demonstrating the very opposite of our purposes and principles. Now, whatever we are about must include regaining our place as an influential liberal religious voice in the world. It is not to correct others, including the UUA, nor to exist in opposition to anyone. We are here to benefit others by promoting and demonstrating who we are and what we are about. In this sermon, we’ll consider more precisely what this means.
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