Rev. Marshall is our minister of Lifespan Faith Development. Read more.
When spring returns, when sap flows and bulbs poke their growing leaves above the dreary brown earth, it is easy to sing praises to the Source of All. The Christian story of Easter tells of a community facing a devastating loss of their teacher and leader – and how they discovered that the tomb had … Continue reading Flowers of Earth, Buds of Heaven
Today’s Unitarian Universalist congregations, our own included, include both people who identify as Christian and people who have fled from Christian institutions that harmed them emotionally, spiritually, and physically. How do we worship together, celebrating our own and our shared spiritual journeys, when the very words or music that connect one person to the holy … Continue reading Our Christian Wounds
We will explore some of the creative, effective ways people past and present have countered violence with nonviolent protest. In large social justice movements and in our day-to-day lives, there are actions we can take to help de-escalate conflict and reduce violence.
While hymns might not be strictly necessary for our survival, a beloved hymn can offer grace in times of sorrow, courage in times of fear, and joy in times of celebration. As we say goodbye to the tumultuous year of 2018, we will sing some of the hymns that bring us hope, courage, and joy.
Is Shel Silverstein’s classic story, The Giving Tree, an example of selfless giving or of selfish taking? In this service for all ages, we will take a closer look at love and limits.
“Suffer the little children to come unto me,” said Jesus. But do we want the kids in the worship service? Please bring them to this one as our Minister of Lifespan Faith Development, Rev. Lyn Marshall, makes the case that children should be seen and heard in worship.
Rev. Lyn Marshall and friends will explore our relationship with animals, and offer a blessing for your pets. Well-behaved animals who will not be traumatized by coming to church are welcome to accompany you to receive their blessing in person, and all are invited to send in photos of the animals that bless your life. Please include your … Continue reading Blessed by the Animals
Play is the hallmark of childhood, but it is also essential to imagination and creativity throughout the course of a human life. Join our Minister of Lifespan Faith Development Lyn Marshall for a look at the role of play in our spiritual lives at every age. This is a Service for All Ages.
On this Easter Sunday, we will celebrate the importance of hope and the reasons for hope even when so much around us looks bleak and discouraging. Come hear stories of hope from our youth who went to DC for the March for Our Lives. Come hear the choir sing the timeless music of Vivaldi’s Gloria. Come, because our … Continue reading Give Us Hope
All are invited to attend a 45-minute Maundy Thursday service in the Sanctuary. Minister of Lifespan Faith Development Lyn Marshall will lead this retelling of the story of Jesus’ last meal with his disciples. There will be an optional foot washing, and we will share a communion of bread and grape juice. Children are welcome.
