Our annual Christmas Eve worship service celebrates, in the light of the story of the birth of Jesus, the rebirth of hope. The service includes readings from Christian and Muslim traditions and more. We hear the prophetic words of Maya Angelou and Howard Thurman. And, of course, we light candles and sing “Silent Night.”
Every tradition marks this night because it speaks to something essential in our human experience. The Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is when darkness reaches its fullness and the light begins again. The message invites reflection on endurance, imagination, and the ways we carry light forward for one another when certainty feels distant. OOS … Continue reading The Longest Night
We experience an interesting confluence this week with the start of Hanukkah and the arrival of the shortest day of the year. Both are stories of light, courage, and renewal—seasonal and spiritual lights that guide our lives. OOS 12-14-2025 pdf Music Sheet 12-14-25
This is it folks, the day we looked forward to (or dreaded!) for a long time. Our last service at 624 North Broadway was a most special one, as we took time to honor the building that has been witness to joys, sorrows, celebrations, and more than a few pot lucks for 24 years. We … Continue reading We Say Goodbye: The Last Service at 624 N. Broadway
On Sunday August 3rd, there will be a special service that focuses on our New Home. Sue Davis, SD Atelier architect, will present the most current information about our new home. Members of the Task Force will take part in the service and be available for questions after service coffee chat. We hope you will … Continue reading An Audacious Bouquet: Congregational Service with Our New Home Task Force
In celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we look to cultivate his audacious faith in our own hearts. I must confess, my friends, the road ahead will not always be smooth. There will be still rocky places of frustration and meandering points of bewilderment. There will be inevitable setbacks here and there. There … Continue reading An Audacious Faith in the Future
Rev. Joe says: I sometimes call the blues artist and songwriter Chris Smither my favorite philosopher. Today, we’ll use his song “I Am the Ride” to help us explore what it is that makes a song or a text sacred or religious. We’ll also plumb it for insights into the spirit and into human nature. … Continue reading What It Is To Be