Rev Viola’s First Service at UUSaratoga- Returning
Many people long for home and some can’t get far enough away. Either way, what, if anything makes home so special?
Topic: Renewal
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
Climate Justice Revival in Miniature
This morning we collaboratively create a representation of the challenging realities and possibilities for Climate Justice, as we see it, grounded in a vision of a flourishing future. We then come up with a clear set of potential actions that we can take to realize this vision.
The Joy of Renewal (or, To Be Regularly Gay)
Exploring the renewal to be found in joy and awe. The Joy of Renewal (or, To Be Regularly Gay) Rev Joe Cleveland June 16, 2024 I set myself the task of preaching about joy, so there should be some sort of fun happening here, not just some preacher perorating profundities, but perhaps that … Continue reading The Joy of Renewal (or, To Be Regularly Gay)
Whoops, Resurrection: Finding Renewal in Making Mistakes
The resurrection of Jesus was and is no mistake. Neither is Passover and the liberation of the Jews from Egypt. But finding resurrection, renewal, and liberation in our own lives can be more difficult. One thing we can count on is that we make mistakes. So today we explore the renewal, resurrection, and liberation to … Continue reading Whoops, Resurrection: Finding Renewal in Making Mistakes