The Second Mountain
Paul will speak to us of The Second Mountain, by NY Times writer David Brooks, a book inspired by the stories of people whose lives moved from self-centered to others-centered.
Topic: Acceptance
Language and Experience
Language is always evolving, adapting to the needs of its users. Expressing our experience is at the core of language use and developments in language will move forward because our experiences are not adequately expressed with existing terms. UUs across the nation are working to understand the experience of others, focusing on the marginalized voices … Continue reading Language and Experience
A Thousand Paths to Power
Guest minister Rev. Laurie Bushbaum leads this service. A folktale about a stonecutter and the words of the black feminist writer Adrienne Maree Brown create a juxtaposition about power. Is it good or bad? What are its sources and expressions? Those who are accustomed to the inheritors of power must work at learning other ways … Continue reading A Thousand Paths to Power
Flower Communion
The Flower Communion is an annual celebration of beauty and diversity. In this ceremony, everyone attending brings a flower to be placed on the altar or in a shared vase. The flowers are redistributed after being blessed. Each person takes home a different flower than the one they brought. Bring a flower and join us! … Continue reading Flower Communion
We Need To Talk
Guest minister Mark Richards will be with us on this Memorial Day weekend. The words “white supremacy” conjure up visions of shaved heads and tattooed necks. It’s no wonder that we white folks resist conversations where the term is applied. But if constructive conversations about eliminating racism in America are going to be had, we … Continue reading We Need To Talk
Justice on Earth
At a time when racial justice, environmental justice, and economic justice are seen as competing issues, Justice on Earth explores the ways in which the three are intertwined. Communities o the margins are invariably those most affected by climate disaster and environmental toxins. We are asked to recognize that our faith calls us to long-haul … Continue reading Justice on Earth
Meeting People Where They’re At
From white privilege, to toxic masculinity to climate change we often devote Sundays to describing the world as it is and calling for a change to how it should be. Recognizing the need for change does not necessarily reveal a clear set of next steps for action. On this Sunday we’ll introduce how we can … Continue reading Meeting People Where They’re At
Forum
We will gather in small groups to respond to questions that celebrate our faith, explore your ideas about what we want to be in our community, or in the larger community, and hear one another.
The Promise and the Practice
Paul Mitchell leads the service provided by Black Lives UU. Potluck meal to follow the service. All are welcome!
Beginning Our KUUF Orthopraxy
Paul Mitchell will discuss UU practices and how our community can build a shared understanding of Unitarian Universalism. Paul will start the discussion in the service, and everyone is invited to stay after the potluck to continue our conversation. Everyone is welcome at potluck immediately following the service.