Scott writes: There have been many times and places in human history when religion gets dangerous for those who take their faith seriously. These are such times for American Unitarian Universalists. Do be with me as we flesh all this out.
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
Scott writes: Our very special pulpit guest this morning will be the Rev. Mark Richards, a Unitarian Universalist colleague of mine who lives in Door County. Mark is a Chaplain for Unity Hospice of De Pere (serving patients in Door County) is the President of the Wisconsin Unitarian Universalist State Action Network, and is a widely sought after speaker and preacher in our region. Do be with us as we engage one another in a conversation about the moral state of our state and nation.
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
Scott writes: “Hope,” writes American poet Emily Dickinson, “is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings it’s tune without words, and never stops at all.” But hope for many of us -- in the rough “tangle of our days” -- is an elusive quality that may not come easily, or permanently to the soul. This Easter Sunday let’s explore together some of the ways and places where hope can be found to sustain us. The UCN Choir will perform.
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
Scott writes:
This year’s Earth Day (April 22) affords all of us an opportunity to pause and spiritually reflect on our relationships with earth and its absolutely limited resources. It is in our foundational human nature to take and consume from life around us, but our Unitarian Universalist worldview and values do challenge us to make responsible choices where we can. Do be with us as I struggle with how (together) we can perhaps find the right path forward on Planet Earth.
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
On this festive Mother’s Day Sunday we will – as an intergenerational faith community -- celebrate the inspiring ritual of the UU Flower Communion with our youth and children. Later in the service, a number of our members will each reflect on the topic “Principles of good parenting -- for imperfect UU parents like us!” Do be with us for this special family-oriented Sunday!
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
Scott writes:
Many years ago, a wise old ministerial colleague of mine described life as “This Beautiful Tragedy.” This rather stark observation has suck with me all these decades, and I want to reflect on how this view of life might serve to enrich and enhance our days on this earth.
9:50 – Join for informal conversation (optional)
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Coffee hour
The meaning of worship is
to be shaped by
what is of worth.
We gather together in spiritual community because we need constant reminders of what matters most in life. In a world of heartbreak and dehumanization, our congregations and communities call us to our better selves. We learn to live with more wisdom, more connection, and more compassion.
Our Worship Services are weekly reflections that weave together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world.
