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Atheism, Humanism and Morality

My service is titled “Atheism, Humanism and Morality”. It answers the question for me “Does morality depend on direction from a supreme being, or are there other sources of motivation to do the right thing?” This essay traces my journey through the process of establishing my reasons for acting. Mike Goodwin. Current treasurer of the UUCGF … Continue reading Atheism, Humanism and Morality

SPIRIT OF LIFE

SPIRIT OF LIFE – Rev. Nikki Williams “Spirit of Life” is a favorite UU hymn. How might we define this Spirit of Life? Can we access it? Let’s explore what famous thinkers have to say.

Gen X: Are We Special? 

One account of the Gen X experience – how it relates to other generations and how (or if?) the Gen X experience is unique. “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say … Continue reading Gen X: Are We Special? 

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Today I ruminate on “Blessed are those who mourn,” and the surprising wisdom that tears can hold. I have come to believe that our tears often reveal truths about life that we could not discover in any other way. Order of Service Music Sheet

Honoring Freedom

This day we explore the everyday work of freedom. As we pay respect to the past and consider what it means to be a free nation, we contemplate whether we ourselves are becoming freer: freer from fear, freer from vanity, freer from the need to possess, freer from the thoughts and actions that keep us … Continue reading Honoring Freedom

Accentuate the Positive!

We gather in a season of becoming. Some of us are arriving, some are departing, and most of us are somewhere in between. May we find courage for what is ending, openness for what is emerging, and companionship for the journey. Website oos 6_28_26 Music sheet 6-28-26

The Larger House

As we prepare to leave this beloved building, move into temporary quarters, and begin the work of creating a new sanctuary, we are invited to reflect on what truly makes a spiritual home. The Larger House explores the possibility that our congregation is more than any one structure. We consider, then, how change can open … Continue reading The Larger House

Reconciliation – Healing Broken Relationships

Sometimes our personal relationships are more troubled than we’d wish. How can we mend what’s broken? We look at how Ho’oponopono, the Hawaiian ritual of reconciliation, echoes UU values. Website OOS 6-14-26 Music Sheet 6-14-26