New Year, New UU: Telling our Story of Shared Values

January 5th, 10:30am. Topic: “New Year, New UU: Telling our Story of Shared Values.” Service led by Rev. Stacy Craig.

 

Worship Leader: Reverend Stacy Craig (Zoom)

Worship Associate: Susan Bachlor and David Strohmeyer

Music: Megan Johnson and Chris Perske

Tech: Malachi Smith-Lewis and Dave Keller

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The Poetry of Spirituality

January 12th, 10:30am. Topic: “Story and Spirituality.” Service led by Rev. Asya Lesly.

Do the words that we use to express our spirituality matter? Does it make a difference if we use the word God, Goddess, Spirit of Life, The Universe, Love, or Great Mystery make a difference? Unitarian Universalists often spend a great deal of energy deciding which words to use. But does it really matter? Or are we just uptight?

 

Worship Leader: Reverend Asya Lesly

Worship Associate: Angela Risdon

Tech Support: Malachi Smith-Lewis

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What’s in a Name?

January 19th, 10:30am. Topic: “What’s in a Name?” Service led by Rev. Alex da Silva Souto

An origin story and reflection on the power of naming and being named.

 

Worship Leader: Reverend Alex da Silva Souto (Zoom)

Worship Associate: Megan Johnson

Music: Dave Keller and Chris Perske

Tech Support: Malachi Smith-Lewis and Dave Keller

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Telling Stories: How we Thrive and Survive

January 26th, 10:30am. Topic: “Storytelling.” Service led by Rev. Stacy Craig.

It’s said humans can survive three weeks without food, three days without water, and three hours without shelter. How long would we survive without storytelling? At this service, we’ll explore the role of storytelling not only in surviving but thriving.

 

Worship Leader: Reverend Stacy Craig

Worship Associate: Merrily Stover

Music: Choir and Pam Sachs

Tech Support: Jeff Sachs

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Dare I Say it? There I Said it!

February 2nd, 10:30am. Topic: “Dare I say it? There I said it!” Service led by Rev. Alex da Silva Souto.

Let us examine our inclusionary and exclusionary practices. Let us find ways to “Draw the Circle Wide” in lovingkindness, but not at the cost of the most vulnerable.

 

Worship Leader: Reverend Alex da Silva Souto (Zoom)

Worship Associate: Meagan Fischer

Music: Chris Perske

Tech Support: Malachi Smith-Lewis

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Doctrine of Discovery

February 9th, 10:30am. Topic: “Doctrine of Discovery.” Service led by Rev. Stacy Craig.

In 1452, a Papal decree was issued that theologically justified the right of Christian nations to conquer and confiscate Indigenous lands on behalf of Christendom. This practice eventually became international law known as the Doctrine of Discovery. The U.S. Supreme Court adopted this as the law of these land, and cases continue to be decided based on this legal precedent. For over 45 years, UU fellowships have worked to refute this doctrine’s impact on current day policies and beliefs. Several other religions have taken this up in recent years. At this service, we’ll explore some of the confluences of religious history, justice, and equity and lift up examples that are working towards reparations and the rights of Indigenous peoples.

 

Worship Leader: Reverend Stacy Craig (Zoom)

Worship Associate: Angela Risdon

Music: Chris Perske

Tech: Malachi Smith-Lewis

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