Metanoia Magic

Metanoia Magic

How do we change for the better? What are the conditions that enable this to happen? What gets in the way?

Share the plate: Mid Valley Literacy Center
Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Tom Ellis
Music: Marcia Christenson

The Commonwealth of Being

Oftentimes the spiritual journey is envisioned as a solo journey. Yet this is incomplete. We absolutely need others? Why?

Share the plate: Mid Valley Literacy Center
Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Tom Ellis
Music: Cheryl Randall, Kit Abrahamson

A Model of Integrity

What does integrity look like? Please come hear about one shining example from my personal life.

Share the plate: Family Promise
Celebrant: Sara Pickett, Anchor: Becky Harrison
Music: UUCS Choir

A Pernicious Legacy

According to the history books, slavery was abolished in our nation near the end of the civil war. Yet Martin Luther King, Jr. saw how the economic practices of slavery continued. And so they still do.

Share the plate: Family Promise
Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: Jon Chinburg

Where Are the Walls of Your Penitentiary?

We don’t often speak of “penitence” in our religious tradition where we emphasize the inherent goodness of human nature. What function, if any, might it have in our lives?

Share the plate: Family Promise
Celebrant: Lennie Martin, Anchor: David Gortner
Music: UUCS Choir

Candlelight Service

Join us at 7:00 pm for our Christmas Eve service, doors open at 6:30 pm. Come hear Rev. Richard Davis’ inspirational homily titled “Steadfast Love” on Joseph and his role in supporting Jesus. Also, a new musical piece by composer Zach Gulaboff Davis will be presented. All ages are welcome, however, no childcare will be provided,. The Cozy Corner will be available in the Fellowship Hall.

Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Sara Pickett
Music: UUCS Choir

What is a Gift?

What is a gift? What isn’t? What significance does this have for us?

Share the plate: Congregations Helping People
Celebrant: Sara Pickett, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: UUCS Choir

Consider Our Children

What is it like to be a child or young person today? What struggles and sorrows do they face? What makes them truly happy? I wonder if there are some lessons for us to learn about what actually does and does not help young people.

Share the plate: Congregations Helping People
Celebrant: Janet Stevens, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: UUCS Choir

Thanksgiving and its Evil Twin

Throughout our national history there have been competing forces that have shaped us, for good and for ill. The true spirit of Thanksgiving embodies the best in our history. And the worst is embodied by the spirit of …… Come find out.

Share the plate: Microfinance
Celebrant: Sara Pickett, Anchor: Geoff Hutchinson
Music: UUCS Choir