Holidays have a magical power, even to stop war. On Christmas Eve 1914, WW I British and German troops stopped fighting and celebrated Christmas together. In our annual candlelight service, we will reflect on the meaning behind the holidays we celebrate at this time of year
Our morning service this year will be our second annual choral sing. Come join us for hymns, readings, and a joyous and festive time!
In Rev. Chris’s final regular service with the congregation, we will celebrate our time together and reflect on the place of Unitarian Universalism in the UP.
Many eastern religions declare that change is constant, even when we believe things are staying the same. In this service, Rev. Chris will examine what it means that the world is constantly changing around us, and how we can embrace such change in a spirit of hope.
Too often, Unitarian Universalists emphasize their free search for truth and meaning, but forget the responsible part. What does it mean for our quest to be responsible?
Management coach Kim Scott says that managers must both challenge people to be better than they are while showing they care about them personally–what she calls radical candor. What would a culture of radical candor look like in a Unitarian Universalist congregation? In this service, Rev. Chris will examine the implications for radical candor in … Continue reading Radical Candor
Economic injustice and poverty in our community is systemic. So how do we get beyond merely giving the poor money and really give them control over their lives? In this service, Rev. Chris, Horst Schmidt and special guest Terry Bazin will examine this question and show how one local organization is answering this call.
In some religious circles, one hears constant refrains that they love people but hate their sins. In this service, Rev. Chris will examine why the doctrine of “Love the sinner, hate the sin” really misses the point when it comes to love, compassion, and acceptance.
Who is KUUF and how do we fit in the larger Unitarian Universalist movement? In this service, Rev. Chris and Will Cantrell will examine our identity, both historically and currently, and ask the question, “Who does KUUF want to be?”
In many churches, social justice sermons would be strange and out of place. But what if the political is both personal and spiritual? In this service, Rev. Chris will examine how justice begins with the spiritual and personal choices we make in our lives.
