“Shared ministry” is the third “grounding” theme of this interim ministry that I want to reflect on with you. Seeing all that we do when we come to UUFD as “ministry” offers a positive, hopeful, transformative cast to our time together. In sharing transformative events, we build community. How do you understand “shared ministry?” How … Continue reading Creating Community Through Shared Ministry
As we celebrate the start of a new church year, on this “In-Gathering” Sunday, we remember past stories of belonging and new stories of looking ahead in our personal lives and in this community of liberal faith. In this annual ceremony of the water communion, let us re-unite in body and spirit as we share … Continue reading Civility
This is a season of turning, in the weather, in our spirits. The Jewish calendar recognizes turning during the ten days between Rosh Hashana (September 25) and Yom Kippur (October 4). This season of turning is a time for intentional forgiveness, reconciliation, and going forward. Direct conversation helps break down barriers that get in the … Continue reading “A Time of Turning”
The free faith of Unitarian Universalism is grounded not on common beliefs but on common covenants: our promises for creating compassionate, loving relationships with one another. The centuries-long history of covenants affirms their importance in today’s world challenged by extreme partisanship, on-going pandemic, and worldwide environmental threats. Today let’s examine the meaning, practice, and importance … Continue reading Deeds, Not Creeds: Walking Together in Covenant
“Spirituality” is wide-ranging in meaning and practice. I experience “spirituality” as “connections” of several types, which are strengthened through regular spiritual practice. Unitarian Universalist minister Scott Alexander encourages “Everyday Spiritual Practice.” How might Rev. Alexander’s ideas enhance personal and congregational connections for you? “Spirituality” is the first of three grounding themes I offer for this … Continue reading Grounding Ourselves in Everyday Spiritual Practice
Water CommunionAs we celebrate the start of a new church year, on this “In-Gathering” Sunday, we remember past stories of belonging and new stories of looking ahead in our personal lives and in this community of liberal faith. In this annual ceremony of the water communion, let us re-unite in body and spirit as we … Continue reading Coming Back, Writing New Stories
UUFD Members describe their spiritual/religious journey which brought them to our congregation today.
Will the seduction of safety be what calls to us, or will it be the creative impulse to new possibilities that wins our ways? Members of Faith Formation will be leading us in exploring what it might mean to embrace possibility as we rebuild and reconceive lifespan spiritual learning.
What can we take away from this extraordinary series of Sundays? How can we meaningfully approach our ethical commitment and our personal responsibility in reaction to the climate crisis? Is this spiritual work?
Today’s worship is part of our Summer Series, “Coping with the Climate Crisis.” For over twenty years, Darcy led a sustainability consulting firm, published books on the topic and helped start two nonprofits in the field. She currently publishes a good news blog on environmental topics. Darcy will share her inspired journey from depression and … Continue reading Can you address all the complexities of climate change without making yourself miserable and depressed in the process?
