Archives: Services

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 and deepen our faith. 

Faith and Freedom 

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: YouTube Video Link 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 … Continue reading Faith and Freedom 

What We Learn from Mountains

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: YouTube Video Link 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 … Continue reading What We Learn from Mountains

Bring the Rhythm!

In-person service outside Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. No live stream will be available for this service. 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 … Continue reading Bring the Rhythm!

Faith Beyond Optimism

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: YouTube Video Link 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 … Continue reading Faith Beyond Optimism

Let’s Get Out the Vote

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. No live-stream will be available. Johanna Munson, Service Lead  The 2022 elections are more important than ever, and data shows that one of the best ways to increase voter turnout is letter-writing campaigns. Join us for an informal service as we gather to prepare letters for mailing to … Continue reading Let’s Get Out the Vote

Spiritual Practices for UUs

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: YouTube Video Link Rev. Zackrie VinczenGregory Cook, Worship Associate In this service we will reflect on a variety of spiritual practices from a Unitarian Universalist perspective.

Blessing of the Animals

In-person service behind Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. This service is outside and will not be live-streamed. Rev. Zackrie VinczenNancy Philip, Worship Associate Our annual ceremony will celebrate the non-humans in our lives. Especially, we will honor and bless our pets, those who share our days and homes, then we will include those other individual … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals

The Deal on Those Days

Virtual UUA General Assembly Service at 9:30 a.m. The link to the service is: Sunday Service Link Rev. Gretchen Haley, with the assistanceof Revs. Sean Neil-Barron and Shari Halliday-Quan Enjoy the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in a powerful, communal worship experience live-streamed from the UUA General Assembly in Portland. Join us after the … Continue reading The Deal on Those Days

What is Help? Real Help?

In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with Live-Stream The link to the service is: YouTube Video Link Earle Canfield, Guest SpeakerHerb Hethcote, Worship Associate How a model organization (and UUs around the world, including UUs at Cedars), are “participating joyfully in the sorrows of the world.” By vetting, educating and empowering disadvantaged children … Continue reading What is Help? Real Help?