Service in-person or via YouTube We Unitarian Universalists arise out of a Protestant Christian tradition of “the priesthood of all believers,” where we affirm that every person among us has a direct connection to the holy and does not need someone to be a mediating authority. We also believe in the “prophethood of all believers,” … Continue reading Priests and Prophets
Service in-person or via YouTube I keep this quote from Mariame Kaba on a post-it note, stuck to my computer monitor, so that even as I am tempted to doomscroll, staring at news and online chatter, I will remember that absorbing all of that only matters if it moves me to action. Our thoughts and … Continue reading Let This Radicalize You, Rather than Lead You to Despair
Service in-person or via YouTube This joint service featuring Katie McQuage-Loukas with Rev. Emelia Attridge of The First Congregational Church of Reading will explore what it means to be part of a larger community, one made up of many traditions and organizations. Where does our work in the world intersect? Where must we engage across … Continue reading The Community Beyond Our Doors
Service in-person or via YouTube All our spiritual practices, all our community building, all our seeking – all we do must lead us deeper into love. It is love that is the foundation for our hopes and dreams, and the fuel for our engagement with each other and with the work of justice. So long … Continue reading The Greatest of These is Love
Service in-person or via YouTube In many pagan traditions, the late summer holy day is an early harvest festival, honoring the early fruits and grains that are ripening now. The first loaves of bread, the first berries, these things mark the return of plenty, even as labor continues for future harvests. In a faith tradition … Continue reading First Fruits
Service in-person or via YouTube Some of us were born into Unitarian Universalism. Others of us found it, after journeys and seeking. But all of us talk about this tradition as a home, a place where we find a sense of belonging. Let us explore where that feeling comes from, and how we can intentionally … Continue reading Making a Spiritual Home
Service in-person or via YouTube We enter religious community seeking somewhere to belong, a place to be our home. After the initial glow wears off, we realize that community is built on promises, a living agreement that reflects our relationships as they grow and change with time. We have not always talked about covenant as … Continue reading The Bonds that Bind Each to All
Service in-person or via YouTube What sustains you in challenging times? We are bombarded every day with distressing news, political noise, and any number of stressors that challenge our well being. The many traditions of the world offer a variety of practices and disciplines to keep our spirits alive. What does your spirit need to … Continue reading Soul Care
Although some Unitarian Universalists identify as Christian, the traditional Easter story of the resurrection of Jesus; the discovery of a burial tomb found to be mysteriously empty, may not resonate with us. However the concept of light – illumination, learning, renewal – coming from darkness – pain, denial, longing – is a story that lives … Continue reading Easter Sunday – To Get to the Light, We May Need to Explore the Dark – An All Ages Worship Service
The Love Fest returns to UUCR! Join us this Sunday morning of Valentine’s Day week, as we explore the power of love through spoken word and music! Virtual Service Attendance via YouTube Zoom Social Hour after service Helpful links: Click to watch the service on our YouTube channel Click to view the order of service … Continue reading UUCR Love Fest
