Author: Carolyn Kerns

Special Delivery

Special Delivery In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev Zackrie Vinczen Tyler Weaver, Worship Associate Theater has long been a means to share social critique on critical issues. In this service, we will have fun while considering an example of theater playing such a role.  

Nuclear Disarmament

Nuclear Disarmament In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev Senji Kenaeda & Rev Gilberto Z. Perez During this service, representatives from the Nippozan Myohoji Buddhist Temple will be sharing their commitment to nuclear disarmament and how this stand is rooted in their Buddhist faith.

Water Ceremony

Water Ceremony   In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev Zackrie Vinczen  Nancy Philip, Worship Associate Each year the Cedars Community gathers together to reflect on our connection to water and each other.  We hope that you will join us for this annual tradition by bringing a small sample of water from your … Continue reading Water Ceremony

When Perfection Isn‘t the Goal

When Perfection Isn‘t the Goal  In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev Zackrie Vinczen Gregory Cook, Worship Associate In his book “The Underachiever’s Manifesto: The Guide to Accomplishing Little and Feeling Great” Ray Bennett makes an argument against toxic productivity and overwork. In this Service, we will explore this worldview and consider the wisdom it has to … Continue reading When Perfection Isn‘t the Goal

Do You Know What I’ve Done?

Do You Know What I’ve Done? In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev Sean Neil-Barron, Guest Speaker  Rev Zackrie Vinczen, Worship Associate   “No one needs to be known by everyone. But everyone needs to be known by someone.” –Kristen Ivy  You can’t belong in the abstract. Just as you can’t love theoretically. Belonging and love … Continue reading Do You Know What I’ve Done?

Handholds, Holdfasts, and Hearthstones

Handholds, Holdfasts, and Hearthstones In-person service outside Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. Victoria Poling, Guest speaker Johanna Munson, Worship Associate Faith has been described as “a deeply seated confidence, vital to our very existence.” How is it that we develop that kind of confidence? We’ll use some familiar images of holdfasts, handholds, and hearthstones to explore some practices that help us grow … Continue reading Handholds, Holdfasts, and Hearthstones

Faith and Freedom

Faith and Freedom In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev Zackrie Vinczen Archer Philip, Worship Associate  Unitarian minister and theologian James Luther Adams played a major role in shaping contemporary Unitarian Universalist theology.   This service is the first in a series of sermons exploring the Adams legacy and will focus on … Continue reading Faith and Freedom

What We Learn from Mountains

What We Learn from Mountains In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev Zackrie Vinczen Johanna Munson, Worship Associate  Throughout human history mountains have played a significant role in the spiritual lives of people. Whether that be as a place of retreat or as an obstacle to overcome, there is something profound about … Continue reading What We Learn from Mountains

Bring the Rhythm!

Bring the Rhythm! In-person service outside Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. Archer Philip, Service Lead Music reaches us one way or another throughout our lives, and in this informal service we will come together to create our own unique music. All you will need is something to express yourself rhythmically. If you have a rhythm … Continue reading Bring the Rhythm!

Faith Beyond Optimism

Faith Beyond Optimism In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenTyler Weaver, Worship Associate In her book “After the Good News: Progressive Faith Beyond Optimism” Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd challenges the liberal religious idea of endless advancement and progress.In this service we will consider this view and explore what a … Continue reading Faith Beyond Optimism