“Try not to try,” Zen Buddhism advises its practitioners. When that does not work, Zen suggests: “Quit trying not to try.” When all else fails: “Quit quitting.” But what about being in control of one’s life — “the master of my fate; the captain of my soul”? This service will explore the tension between quitting … Continue reading “I Tried Not Trying” with Rev. Ken Reeves.
This Sunday’s sermon will be led by Rev. Linda Goodman and centers on the witness of Julian of Norwich, who lived through a time of profound suffering. There was a 100 year war being waged between England and France, causing death, destruction and famine. A pandemic of bubonic plague passed through her city in repeating waves … Continue reading “All Shall Be Well, A Visit with Julian of Norwich” led by Rev. Linda Goodman
This Sunday, guest minister Rev. Fred Small will offer a homily titled “Making Meaning of Minnesota: From Bystander to Upstander.” Recently returned from Minnesota, Rev. Fred will share a profound personal story and reflect on how we respond, individually and collectively, when faced with suffering, injustice, and uncertainty. The service will also include space for … Continue reading “Making Meaning of Minnesota: From Bystander to Upstander” with Rev. Fred Small
Rev. Ken Reeves returns this week with a service that supports the principle of cooperation. When people cooperate with each other, with nature, with reality, and with the spirit, our needs are met. Needs met, we are happy. This service tells stories of cooperation involving King Arthur and his knights, sharks, and newly adopting parents. … Continue reading “Cooperation Meets Our Needs” with Rev. Ken Reeves
No service or events due to snow! Stay safe and warm!
Through almost all of human history, people shared food, tools, and support with each other. With the advent of farming people began to own. This service looks at sharing and ownership through history to the present and with an eye to the future. The Rev. Ken Reeves is a graduate of the Starr King School … Continue reading “Primal Sharing” led by Guest Minister Rev. Ken Reeves
When fear is used to dominate and oppress, love is how we resist. In the 60s they were putting flowers in gun barrels. Today ICE agents are meeting protesters in the form of giant green frogs. Valerie Kaur says, “When we choose to be brave with our love, when we choose to refuse to leave … Continue reading “A Revolutionary Love” with Rev. Linda Goodman, and a Special New Visitor Welcome to Follow!
Join us this Sunday as Rev. Fred Small, along with UUCR staff member Melissa Martin, lead a poignant Service of Remembrance. Together, we will navigate the “Great In-Between” — the sacred space where we honor the lives that have ended and celebrate the new lives that have just begun. During the service, we … Continue reading Service of Remembrance led by Rev. Fred Small
Service led by Returning Guest Minister Rev. Ken Reeves
