At the center of the values that are proposed as the anchors of Unitarian Universalism is Love. Love is the power that holds us together and through the spiritual discipline of Love, we hold one another accountable in doing the work of living our shared values. Come explore what this means in our daily living, and in how we are together and in the world. […]
As Unitarian Universalists, we are rooted in heritages of freedom, reason, hope, and courage. This July 4 weekend, when we need each of those heritages more than ever, we launch our summer series focused on Love in Action with Rev. Kevin’s current take on what it means to be Unitarian Universalist, as viewed through the lenses of his recent renewal leave inner journey. […]
What does delight mean to YOU? Join us as three members of the congregation reflect on their experiences and thoughts about this subject, which has turned out to be deeper and less obvious than perhaps we first expected. […]
In her poem, Mindful, the source of this service’s title, Mary Oliver writes that she was born to “instruct [herself] over and over in joy, and acclamation.” On this Father’s Day weekend bordering the celebrations of Juneteenth and the Summer Solstice, we’ll dive into the spiritual practice of joy, joy that does not ignore sorrow and pain, but rather joy that weaves itself through even the deepest woe. […]
Half-way along our journey around the sun since our December singing meditation service, we’ll draw inspiration and a sense of connection, as well as joy and delight, from singing together. Rev. Kevin will be freshly informed by his study of kirtan during sabbatical/renewal leave and inspired by the path-of-love devotional traditions that seek a transcendent sense of oneness through shared singing. […]
In the spirit of the Cider Sunday sharing circle that begins the year, and in the spirit of show-and-tell that helps us know each other, we’ll sit down with Rev. Kevin just as we return from sabbatical/renewal leave, to celebrate and to share what brings us joy and what delights us, to the tender good of our hearts. As we do, we’ll honor why this matters. […]
Using the short story by Rev. Meg Barnhouse let’s consider our options of how to think about traveling to an unknown destination.
Creativity exudes in so many ways within the UUCM community. At this service your spirit will feast on a banquet of creativity prepared by UUCM featuring story writing and illustration, photography, visual art, music, and the stunningly beautiful feast for ears, eyes, and spirit by renown composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg and our own Robin Hart as they wove their awesome talents together to create a breathtaking symphony of sound and sight. […]
This Mothers’ Day, we celebrate the women who moved Unitarian Universalism into the West and reignited women’s rights movements. Gail Johnson Vaughan stepped in as worship associate.
Greeting Gail Johnson Vaughan
Land Acknowledgement read by Gail Johnson Vaughan
Song for Gathering Hymn #357, Bright Morning Stars
Welcome Rev. Janet Onnie
Lighting of the Chalice Mother’s Day Chalice Lighting by Claudeane (Deane) Oliva,
read by Gail Johnson Vaughan
Wisdom for All Ages The Bread & Roses Strike, Rev. Janet Onnie
Joys & Sorrows Carol Richey, Lay Pastoral Care Team
Prayer & Meditation Rev. Janet Onnie
Reading by Becky Brooks, read by Rev. Janet Onnie
Sermon The Iowa Sisterhood by Rev. Janet Onnie
Offering Gail Johnson Vaughan
Offertory Toby Thomas-Rose
Dedication Tracy Pepper
Closing Song Hymn #109, As We Come Marching, Marching
Closing Words Gail Johnson Vaughan
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
The Creative Spark
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
May 7, 2023
Lindsay Dunckel, Randy McKean, Tracy Pepper
The Creative Spark Creativity is central to the spirituality of many UUs – the creative spirit can be understood as a core life force. Join in as we play with our creativity and ponder what role it plays in creating beloved community with Lindsay Dunckel, Randy McKean, and Tracy Pepper, Worship Associates
Greeting Lindsay Dunckel
Song for Gathering Thank You for This Day
Land Acknowledgement read by Randy McKean
Welcome Tracy Pepper
Lighting of the Chalice On The Brink by Leslie Takahashi, read by Lindsay Dunckel
Story for All Ages Eddie & Rocket by Randy McKean, read by Randy McKean
Choir De Colores arranged by Toby Thomas-Rose
Reading Each New Day by Rev. Peter Friedrichs read by Tracy Pepper
A Creative Spark
Joys & Sorrows Tom Wernigg, Lay Pastoral Care Team
Reading Prayer of Co-Creation by Lyn Cox, read by Lindsay Dunckel
Co-Creating Out Loud
Offering Randy McKean with Nicole McNeely & Melinda Douros, Child Advocates of Nevada County
Offertory UUCM Choir – A Distant Shore by Mary Donnelly & George L. O. Strid
Dedication Randy McKean
Closing Song Hymn #305 De Colores
Closing Words Let Us Sing the Magic of Imagination by Susan L. Van Dreser read by Lindsay Dunckel
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
