Reflections on Father’s Day
Father’s Day in this country has a relatively short history, just 47 years. Efforts to establish it go back 6 decades prior. On this Father’s Day we know who we … Continue reading Reflections on Father’s Day
Speaker: Rev. Duffy Peet
Flower Celebration Sunday
For years it has been the custom of this Fellowship to hold a “flower communion” in early June. Today we will continue that custom. The origin of this service can … Continue reading Flower Celebration Sunday
Building Religious Community
Having recently renovated our building many of us have a sense of what it takes to build a physical structure. There aren’t any blocks, boards, braces, nails or screws used … Continue reading Building Religious Community
The Spiritual Practice of Fasting
Religious traditions throughout the ages have encouraged their adherents to engage in spiritual practices. The spiritual practice of fasting is common to many traditions around the world. With the Muslim … Continue reading The Spiritual Practice of Fasting
Transformation at Easter
The holiday of Easter is a story of transformation. With the idea of transformation in mind, today’s multigenerational service will focus on a story of more modern vintage, The Velveteen … Continue reading Transformation at Easter
Unitarian & Universalist Concepts of God
In 1961 the Unitarian and the Universalist denominations merged to form the Unitarian Universalist Association. Both denominations were associated with the liberal religious tradition in this country. During the course … Continue reading Unitarian & Universalist Concepts of God
Let’s Talk About god, God or G.O.D.
In a good number of Unitarian Universalist congregations, certain words tend not to get spoken as much as in the majority of churches in this country. Today’s sermon is about … Continue reading Let’s Talk About god, God or G.O.D.
Nurturing an Idea
Have you ever had an idea that was so far outside of the box that you didn’t know what to do with it? Did you share the idea with anyone? … Continue reading Nurturing an Idea
Education in Peril
Recently teachers have gone on strike in California, Colorado, and West Virginia. And last year teachers in North Carolina and Oklahoma walked out of their classrooms. These strikes are an … Continue reading Education in Peril
Words We Are Giving Up
Research was published a few years ago which asserted that the use of words “related to moral excellence and virtue” has been declining over the course of the 20th century. … Continue reading Words We Are Giving Up