Recent Sermons
Unitarians believe everyone has a right to a rite. This congregation has three active lay chaplains reaching out to non-Unitarians who wish to mark their major life events with rites of passage that reflect who they truly are. Hear some stories about the ‘Who, Where, What and How’ of your lay chaplains’ work. Perhaps you would like to consider putting your faith into action in this way.
In explaining death to a child, it has been said, “Each life on earth is like a story– it has a beginning, middle, and end.” In this service, we consider those final chapters of life. In anticipation of a workshop that will be offered on February 4 called, “What is a ‘good death?,’” we will ponder the spiritual challenges that arise in the face of death.
As we continue our exploration of the theme of purpose, this morning we think about our role as citizens of the world. In many ways, our world feels smaller and we feel more acutely our connection to people all over the planet than ever before. What are the implications of our interconnectedness? What is our purpose as a member of a global community?
Pongal is a four day Hindu harvest festival celebrated in India in mid-January. It is a festival that involves cleaning out the old to make way for the new, giving thanks, and celebrating what is sweet in life. In this service, we will reflect on the themes of Pongal and explore the insights it may offer to Unitarian Universalists.
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