The most radical aspect of our faith tradition is how it placed ultimate authority in the hands of the laity, organized by democratic process, long before such structures were known in the political world. In this worship, Rev. Susan explores the liberating consequences of this arrangement of power as well as its attendant responsibilities. We … Continue reading Transforming Power
For many, grief, trauma, and loss have been our steady companions this past year. Still, our beloved hymn beckons us to “enter, rejoice, and come in.” Where is joy to be found? And what are we to do when, in the midst of sorrow, happiness arrives unexpectedly? Intern minister Liora Malicdem shares wisdom from many … Continue reading Today Will Be a Joyful Day
Did you know that people are fighting over rainbows? Insulted that the rainbow has become such a widespread symbol of gay pride, some religious conservatives are trying to reclaim the rainbow as an exclusive expression of God’s covenant with Noah. What if its both/and? The fun-filled use of the rainbow in pride circles reminds us … Continue reading Becoming Rainbow People
When some minor issue arises in a video shoot, you will usually hear someone call out, “We’ll fix it in post-production.” However, in real life, we often get stuck telling stories that limit our embrace of life’s fullness. Commissioned Lay Minister Candidate Morgan Patten will use video as a metaphor for how we can tell, retell, and … Continue reading We’ll Fix it in Post: Reimagining our Stories
Using the lens of Universalist theology, Rev. Susan Ritchie reflects on the recent CDC guidelines, NUUC’s own reopening plans, and the story behind one of our most popular hymns to ask the question: what would happen if we truly learned how to center the most vulnerable among us? We also welcome special guest Kayla Davis … Continue reading Answering the Call of Love
The Journey Toward Wholeness Transformation Committee was established in June of 1997 to envision a path to anti-racism in Unitarian Universalism. Just shy of a quarter-century later, we are still on this journey. Fellow Traveler and Intern minister Liora Malicdem will share from her expeditions this year as she navigates the terrain of white supremacy … Continue reading Stories from A Fellow Traveler
The ways in which we seem to celebrate mothers can hid the degree to which we also isolate and inadequately support them. Recognizing that, together, we all responsible for the interdependent web that nurtures and sustains all life is vital not only to our spiritual health, but to the future of the entire planet. Susan … Continue reading The Generative Paradox
How we might chart a helpful course for our post-pandemic futures by learning to tell stories about original blessings and communal flourishing, instead of scarcity, damage, and individual triumphs. Susan Ritchie (she, her, hers) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: NUUC VIRTUAL WORSHIP AND SUNDAY PROGRAMMINGTime: Sunday, 10:30 AM Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7541126323?pwd=d1J2dVhJeTJBMEk3UHA5emlhckppUT09 … Continue reading The Way to Greet the New Dawn
“Thus Do We” “It matters so much that we can be together in this way,” as Rev. Susan often reminds us at the end of our weekly worship. This Sunday we will consider what is particular, peculiar, and powerful about the way we gather together. As Unitarian Universalists we are shaped by covenants, a special … Continue reading Thus Do We
We have all spent a lot of time this year learning to live with ourselves. Today’s service explores how we might be better companions to ourselves through the practice of self-acceptance. Rev. Susan Ritchie hosts and offers the message, with assistance from Intern Minister Liora Malicdem. Topic: NUUC VIRTUAL WORSHIP AND SUNDAY PROGRAMMING Sundays 10:30 … Continue reading In the Hands of an Angry Self
