Hyde Park Service
If you have never participated in or attended a Hyde Park service, the service is called “Hyde Park” after a tradition in London’s Hyde Park, where people literally stand on … Continue reading Hyde Park Service
Archives: Services
The Intentional Village
You may have heard the expression that “It takes a village to raise a child.” In this service we will consider what it takes to intentionally create a village, not … Continue reading The Intentional Village
Indra’s Net: the Interdependent Web
What does it mean to be part of an interdependent web of existence? It might surprise you that the origin of the metaphor is Indra’s Net in Buddhist scriptures (in the Atharva … Continue reading Indra’s Net: the Interdependent Web
Animal Blessing
We welcome a variety of species into worship as we take time to focus on our meaningful relationships with other animals in this special outdoor service. In many traditions, blessing someone or something imparts divine power or life.
Tend the Wound
We return to the wisdom of Valerie Kaur as we consider how to connect with people who act as our opponents. It begins with listening. “To listen to our opponents … Continue reading Tend the Wound
Reproductive Justice
The work of reproductive justice has never been more urgent. Join us this Sunday as we share our voices with those demanding reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. What does our … Continue reading Reproductive Justice
Some Tips for Putting Out Dumpster Fires
My wife and I exchange ornaments every year during the Winter holidays. The image here is the one I bought for 2020, the first year of the pandemic. A dumpster … Continue reading Some Tips for Putting Out Dumpster Fires
See No Stranger
What does it look like to be meaningful connected to others? Valerie Kaur suggests that we intentionally see everyone (and everything, really) as a part of ourselves that we are … Continue reading See No Stranger
Taming Your Shame Gremlin
Our summer theme is Connection. But something inside us often stands in the way of connection. That little voice that taunts us with fears that we are not good enough or … Continue reading Taming Your Shame Gremlin
Brunch & General Assembly Livestream
Instead of our usual Sunday schedule, we’ll be connecting virtually with the largest annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists joined in worship. Worship will be livestreamed from General Assembly in Portland, … Continue reading Brunch & General Assembly Livestream