OOS 11/27/2022 “How We Return Thanks” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry At this time of year, I often remember an interview with the singer/songwriter and World Hunger year champion, Harry Chapin, in the early 1980s. He imagined a conversation that a public school teacher could have with her class, congratulating the class on the tremendous … Continue reading OOS 11-27-22

OOS 11-20-22 “Gratitude for All that Thanksgiving Is — and Isn’t” Led by Rev. DL Helfer Join us for a multi-generational gratitude-fest, where we learn from and with each other, ask good questions (as UUs do so well), and return to our Cornbread Communion. Soul Matters Theme  Change Thank you to our Worship Partner: Al … Continue reading OOS 11-20-22

OOS 11/13/22 “When Change Challenges UUs: Honoring Ideas in Conflict” Led by Rev. DL Helfer and DRE Jessica Hess Join us to explore the intersections between Veterans Day and the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and the challenges that help UUs grow. Soul Matters Theme: Change Thank you to our Worship Partner: Rev. Eric Cherry; Usher: … Continue reading OOS 11-13-22

OOS11-6-2022 “Courageous Rebirth” Led by rev. Eric Cherry We do teach ourselves to come back to life, don’t we?  We remind ourselves, and our neighbors, that both joy and meaning can return from seeming oblivion – that we can return to living with hope.  A few years ago George Saunders published a special book titled … Continue reading OOS 11-6-22

Coffee Angel Volunteer Sign-up Coffee Hour happens immediately following our services both online on the same Zoom link and in person. It is the time when we get to know one another, catch up with old friends, and make new ones. We encourage newcomers to stay for coffee hour, let people know you are new … Continue reading Coffee Hour Angel Sign Up and Instructions

OOS 10-2-22 Have We Met? Led by Rev. Eric Cherry and DRE Jessica Hess. Music:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian Soul matters theme: Courage Thank you to our Worship Partner: Sarah Quigg, our Usher Laura Giusti and our Lay Pastoral Care Associate Sue Bollens Fill out the Joys and Sorrows Form HERE Have you just discovered our Beloved … Continue reading OOS 10-2-22

OOS 10/30/2022 “Guided by Ancestors” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry Service Blurb: Hallowed tradition teaches that at this corner of the year the veil between the living and the departed thins.  We invite individuals and families to bring a precious symbol of someone they hold in their heart to the service this morning – photos … Continue reading OOS 10-30-22

OOS – 10-23-22 Rollercoasters, Merry-Go-Rounds and Bumper Cars Led by Rev. Eric Cherry Service Blurb:  Amusement parks were a frequent destination during my growing up years. Not surprisingly, I find that they are replete with metaphors for how we approach life, face risk, protect against danger, and recover from injuries. So, this morning, our faith … Continue reading OOS 10-23-22

OOS 10-16-22 “Walking on Air: Resilience and Joy” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry Thank you to our Worship Volunteers: Worship Partner Al Jeffries; Usher Deb Weaver; Lay Pastoral Care Associate Sue Bollens; and our Coffee Angel Laura Evans. Service Blurb: Long-haul people of commitment and faith know that resilience depends upon experiencing Joy. Joy isn’t … Continue reading OOS 10-16-22

OOS 10/9/2022 “Expecting… in the interim” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry Soul Matters Theme: Courage Thank you to our Worship Volunteers: Worship Partner Renee Bucklin; Usher: Laura Giusti Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Kamila Barzykowski  Service Blurb: We all face significant transitions throughout our lives. And, our religious community can be a source of strength and … Continue reading OOS 10-9-22