Author: Carolyn Kerns

Designing Space for the Possibility of Grace

Designing Space for the Possibility of Grace In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Jennifer Alviar Johanna Munson, Worship Associate  Creative ideas are born in unexpected places. Yet their birth holds genius and magic in it. Join us as we explore together the collective possibilities for grace-filled wonder and transformation. 

Walden in the Anthropocene

Walden in the Anthropocene In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Barry AndrewsRev. Zackrie Vinczen, Worship Associate Given the challenges we face, how can a man who went off to the woods for two years—woods he almost burned down himself a year earlier—tell us anything about the Anthropocene, global warming, … Continue reading Walden in the Anthropocene

Being a Good Neighbor

Being a Good Neighbor In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Gregory Cook, Worship Associate  Being a neighbor isn’t all borrowed cups of sugar and BBQs. Sometimes these close proximity relationships are fraught with tension.   Come join us as we explore the essence of neighborliness together. 

Community Conversation

Community Conversation In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with NO live stream Nancy Philip, Speaker Jeff Philip, Worship Associate Last month we met and discussed our thoughts on the two questions, do you have a personal spiritual practice and what do you do to feel connected to something larger than yourself.? This Sunday, we will … Continue reading Community Conversation

Preaching a UU Sermon

Preaching a UU Sermon In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Jenny Weaver, Worship Associate  As a faith committed to a “free and responsible search for truth and meaning,” sermon topics can take us in many directions.   In this service we will explore what makes a sermon as well … Continue reading Preaching a UU Sermon

Approaching Our True Self

Approaching Our True Self In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with NO live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Johanna Munson, Worship Associate  When there is too much space between our inner self and outer self we can begin to feel anxious or afraid. In this service we will consider how we can close this gap as … Continue reading Approaching Our True Self

The Science of Giving: Think Globally, Act Locally?

The Science of Giving: Think Globally, Act Locally? In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Earle Canfield, Guest Speaker Herb Hethcote, Worship Associate  “Think Globally: Act Locally” is a favorite rallying proclamation of many liberals, humanists, and UUs. But what does it mean? What’s wrong with “thinking locally” or “acting globally,” instead? … Continue reading The Science of Giving: Think Globally, Act Locally?

Brunch and Banter Service

Brunch and Banter Service In-person potluck in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. Nancy Philip, Guest SpeakerGregory Cook, Worship Associate This will be a Brunch and Banter Service in which we will sit at tables family-style while sharing a potluck meal and discussing a future sermon topic about the meaning and practice of spirituality that Nancy … Continue reading Brunch and Banter Service

Journeys That Transform Us

Journeys That Transform Us In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Johanna Munson, Worship Associate  Not all trips are the same. There’s the business trip and vacation. The trips to the grocery store or post office. And then there are those journeys (both near and far) that transform us.   Join … Continue reading Journeys That Transform Us