The beauty of our seventh principle is the way in which it recognizes that we as humans are deeply embedded in the web of existence. We called to protect the earth and its precious resources, which includes each other. How can we ensure our work … read more.
Time for All Ages
We all have a need to belong somewhere, to recognize that we are not isolated beings. How is it we find our place in the family of things?
Our YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalist) high school youth group is excited to share their wisdom and perspective with the congregation as they explore the idea of interdependence in this well-loved annual service. All readings, music, and words in this week’s service have been thoughtfully curated by … read more.
Time for All Ages
We are interdependent with all life on earth. This is reflected in our 7th Principle and in one of the six values that stem from love at the center of our faith. We must come to know our place in the family … read more.
Now is the time of turning, began our responsive reading today.
Autumn officially arrived at 6:04 this past Thursday evening. But for a while now, even with our warm days of late, there have been signs of the changing season to notice. The beginnings of leaves … read more.
CALL TO WORSHIP
We gather today
On world water monitoring day
To awaken our minds, hearts, and spirits
To our connection to the waters
Which are a part of us and without which
We could not survive.
We gather in this time
of fires and drought,
Of floods and storms,
To prepare ourselves
To side with … read more.
CALL TO WORSHIP
We are rooted in relationship.
You and me and we
Are woven together
And weaving still.
We are intertwined
With those who have gone before,
Those who are here,
And those who will come after.
We have freely chosen to be bound
To compassion,
To courage,
To creativity,
To inspiration,
To integrity,
To interdependence
To the whole … read more.
Eighty degree afternoons used to feel like a heat wave in Portland. We would retreat to inside spaces, hopefully air conditioned, only emerging when temperatures dropped by another ten degrees. Now it seems like just another summer day, and life goes on. Despite the heat, … read more.
