Over the summer, the New York Times published a five-part series on religious “none’s”, defined as those who have no religious affiliation. One of the main takeaways from the reporting was that whether one attends a fellowship, church, mosque, gurdwara, temple, friends meeting or any house of worship, one of the key benefits is the fellowship … Continue reading Religious ‘Nones’: Trends in Un-churching Today
The Water Service, or Water Communion as some call it, is an annual ritual of coming back together after the summer months. Bring to the service a small amount of water from a place that is special to you, and during the service, everyone has an opportunity to add their water to a collective bowl. As … Continue reading Water Service
Mary Oliver has been called the unofficial poet laureate of Unitarian Universalism. Her poems are so powerful in engaging the religious questions that many consider her work canon, or the sacred text that helps us find what is holy and sacred, who are we and why are we here, how we are called to live our lives, … Continue reading Delighting in the Poetry of Mary Oliver
July 2nd is the date that commemorates pilot Amelia Earhart’s spirit of adventure and her accomplishment as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean. This service will explore courage, and not just courage to do big things. We’ll dive into the courage to be . . .to be open hearted. . . to be … Continue reading The Courage to Be
2023 is the 100th anniversary of the Flower Communion, which began in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia. Please bring a flower (or several) to the service as we celebrate beauty, uniqueness, and community. This service will also include a ceremony to welcome new and returning members to the fellowship. Interested in becoming a new member? Please … Continue reading Flower Service and New Member Ceremony
For many who pay attention to the science and global experiences of climate change, believing in a thriving, flourishing future is one of the most radical acts of faith. This service will look to inspire that faith, with words and reflections from several at KUUF who participated in writing a letter to future generations expressing … Continue reading Dear Future Generations. . . Love Letters for Earth Justice
Civic and political discourse has always had a place at the pulpit, especially in times of unrest. As the invasion of Ukraine continues, and the world’s superpowers choose strategies, it begs the question, is there a time when peace requires violence or force? Can violence be justified? This Sunday we’ll explore movements of civil resistance … Continue reading Resist Much, Obey Little: Homage to Moral Ambiguity
Father Richard Rohr, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, writes, If we do not transform our pain, we will most assuredly transmit it. The idea of the wounded healer is one who has recognized and connected with their wounds or woundedness, tended them, and found the ways they open one to deeper levels of … Continue reading Transform or Transmit: The Path of the Wounded Healer
