We will honor the birthday of Martin Luther King by lifting up his message of inclusiveness for all. It is not always easy to understand others who are different, but it’s important to try, and the rewards are worth the effort. Worship Leader: Rev. Jane ThickstunWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dr. Ana Sorina Popa & … Continue reading Diversity
James Luther Adams titled his memoir “Not Without Dust and Heat.” We’ll reflect on wisdom from the desert on storing water for dry times and thriving amidst the dust and heat. Worship Leader: Elizabeth NguyenWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dan Loschen & The FPD Choir “We welcome you, whoever you are, whatever tradition, gender, race, … Continue reading Desert Lessons
Join the Rev. John H. Finley IV as he speaks about Epiphany, the Christian celebration of the magi who followed a star to find a baby lying in a manger in Bethlehem. Though he will tell stories about Epiphany School and its students, his remarks will be about how we manifest our values not only … Continue reading Epiphany
On this fifth day of Christmas, join us as we lift our voices in beloved carols and reflect on the gifts and lessons this year has brought. Together, we’ll look ahead with hope and intention, setting our sights on the journey to come. Worship Leader: Dr. Ana Sorina Popa Worship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic: The FPD … Continue reading The Fifth Day: Songs and Reflections for the Season
We are in the middle of the Winter Solstice. It is both the shortest day of the year and the longest night. How are you letting your light shine? Are you a beacon for others or are you lighting your own path? Let’s talk. Worship Leader: Rev. Althea Smith Worship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dan … Continue reading This Little Light of Mine
This service will explore the boundary between the physical and the spiritual through three personal stories which connect, in varying degrees, with this church’s history and future. Worship Leader: John MinahanWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dr. Ana Sorina Popa & the FPD Choir “We welcome you, whoever you are, whatever tradition, gender, race, class, sexual … Continue reading Thin Places and Magic Moments
What kind of world do you want to live in? Is it a world with a loving God, an impassioned people, a nurturing environment, a world filled with happy children, engaged adults, and seniors reflecting on fulfilled lives? Is that why you come to church? Is that why you pray? Is being part of a … Continue reading The Common Good
This Sunday, join us as we explore the transformative power of kindness—not just as a small gesture, but as a profound spiritual practice. Through wisdom from Lao Tse and stories of everyday life, we’ll explore how even the smallest acts of kindness can soften “Grinch-like” hearts, nurture love, and connect us to something greater. We’ll … Continue reading A Little Bit of Kindness for the Grinch Heart
This sermon explores the spiritual call to give and receive with intention, generosity, and faith during times of uncertainty. Drawing from the seven principles of The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute—love, unity, faith, hope, courage, justice, and forgiveness—and the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles, it provides a framework for living as people of faith in a … Continue reading The Season of Giving and Receiving: Living Peace in Uncertain Times
Spoken word artist and human rights activist Rafeef Ziadah’s poem “We teach life, sir” has become a call to affirm life amidst devastation. What does it look like to teach life when there is so much death? Worship Leader: Rev. Elizabeth NguyenWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dan Loschen & The FPD Choir Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen … Continue reading Teaching Life
