We will celebrate the animals in our lives! You are invited to bring your pets, favorite stuffed animals, or photos of beloved pets (from today or those who have died) to church. We will bless them together and reflect on their importance in our lives. This is a “stations” style worship for all ages. Children … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals
Our Haitian neighbors in Springfield, Ohio, have been especially persecuted since the revocation of their Temporary Protected Status. Rev. Liz recently answered a call for faith leaders to go to Springfield to support the community. Come hear stories from that week of solidarity and service. We will also explore how our Unitarian Universalist values and … Continue reading Blessed Interdependence: from Louisville to Springfield and Back
Today, we celebrate our coming together in community. This uniquely Unitarian Universalist ritual is a feminist gift to our faith. You are invited to bring a little water from a place that is sacred to you or a place where you spent time over the summer. Older kids (Fox Den class) will stay in … Continue reading Water Communion
One of our hymns says: “Even to question truly is an answer.” What questions have you always wanted to ask your minister? What do you wonder about her? What spiritual, theological, or religious ideas have you been pondering? In this service, we will collect questions from the congregation that Rev. Liz will answer during the … Continue reading Question Box Service
At our country’s 250th anniversary, we have become… a much *less* perfect Union. The realities of fascism and Christian nationalism continue the legacy of racism in our country. Where do we find the hope to move forward that is also part of our story? With the horror and the hope alike, what do we want to … Continue reading Dear America
June’s Worship, Religious Exploration, and Chalice Circle theme is “flourishing together.” In today’s service, we celebrate the ways we have flourished together in this first church year with a new minister. What a year it’s been! Today’s service is shorter, about 45 minutes, so that our annual meeting can start earlier. We have lunch between … Continue reading Flourishing and Celebrating Together
Flower Communion is a uniquely Unitarian ritual, one that’s been with us for over 100 years across at least two continents. On this day, members and friends are invited to bring a flower to share with their fellow congregants. Together, they build a beautiful bouquet. And each leaves with a flower to take home that’s … Continue reading Flower Communion Sunday
Let’s explore May’s theme of “awakening curiosity” through the lens of what curiosity often sparks: by turns, excitement and gentleness. How does one spark lead to such different places? What can we learn from these cousins of curiosity? We will also celebrate a Baby/Child Dedication ritual that day! To view the video of this service, click HERE. … Continue reading Curiosity and Its Cousins
What inspires us to work towards climate justice? How are our lives interconnected with the life of our planet? What would we say to the earth and to those who will come after us if we were to write love letters to the future? Join Rev. Liz and the 7th Principle Team for this service inspired … Continue reading Love Letters to the Future
What can we learn about attention and even intention from the Artemis II voyage and crew? They say that what you give your attention to grows. Is that true, or is it that we feel more deeply the things we attend to? How can we use this idea for good? What is the relationship between … Continue reading The Art(emis) of Attention
