Daniel Boone liked to say that he never once got lost in the forest even though there would be three days or more during which he would be completely bewildered.” These days, many of us feel like we are living in completely uncharted territory. In this service, we explore wisdom from people with experience on … Continue reading The End of the Known Path
Rev. Susan Ritchie hosts the worship with Rev Chris Jones Leavy preaching the message on the topic of how we can find havens for ourselves in these troubling times and how we can be those havens for others. Rev. Chris Jones Leavy is the Affiliate Community Minister Emerita at North Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and a … Continue reading Embodying Sanctuary
In this worship service, we examine modern (12 step) and ancient (Stoic philosophy) wisdom on facing uncertainty with a clear eye to what we can, and what we cannot, control. Also! Two piano solos by Wade Jones, and, we formally introduce our brand new Virtual Intern Minister, Liora Gubkin Malicdem. Susan Ritchie is inviting you … Continue reading The Control Dichotomy: Solace for Times of Uncertainty
Rev. Susan Ritchie hosts the service and NUUC Affiliated Community Minister Rev. Joan Van Becelaere offers the message. We have witnessed the astonishing growth of a movement for black lives and police reform in recent weeks. The quick rise of this movement and the diversity of those who participate in public witness have surprised many. … Continue reading Courage for the Revolution
Notice how fabulous many people’s gardens have been looking during this pandemic season? In this service, we reflect on gardens (literal, and scriptural) and how they connect us with our ultimate purposes and ends, reminding us that we have what we need to thrive. With two special piano numbers by our own Wade Jones! Susan … Continue reading Gardening in the End Times
Today’s message is an extended reflection on this quote from the poet Ranier Maria Rilke: “Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something looking for our love.” Today’s service is entirely … Continue reading The Courage to Be: How to Kiss Your Inner Dragons
This Sunday we join with hundreds of other UU congregations in sharing the worship of our General Assembly, the annual assembly of our congregation (virtual this year). Connect to the GA worship through our NUUC zoom connection, and we can watch together, share our thoughts in the chat, and afterwards, enjoy some breakout room “coffee … Continue reading Worshiping with General Assembly
After noting how the Stonewall uprising of 1969 ushered in a path forward for the movement for LGBTQ rights, we reflect on James Luther Adams, the UU theologian who might easily be said to be the “Father” of our current understanding of the connections between religion and social justice. We explore how his theology emerged … Continue reading The Power of the People
Is hope realistic? A long term and a short term view. Rev. Susan Ritchie hosts this worship with Dr. Liora Gubkin Malicdem proving the message. THIS WORSHIP WILL BE ENTIRELY ONLINE. Click here for information on how to connect. Dr. Liora Gubkin Malicdem is currently Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at … Continue reading The Ethics of Hope
How the ancient religious ritual of lament can teach us to both honor our grief, and usher in a new world.
