A Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation

April Events at the Spiritual Growth Center

While Stephen is on Sabbatical we've got some great guest preachers coming in! On April 15 the Rev. Maddie Sifantus will lead the service "If You Can Walk You Can Dance, If You Can Talk You Can Sing," followed by a workshop on Singing as a Spiritual Discipline.

On April 22 our Medicine Mammals friends return to lead a First Nations Family Earth Day service sharing native music, storytelling, dance and perspectives on caring for the Earth.

On April 29 Martha Niebanck explores the spiritual dimensions of listening in the sermon, "Listening by Heart," followed by a workshop which will teach and practice ways of mindful attention that will increase your presence as an openhearted listener.

Also coming up: Full Moon Drum Circle April 7 with Dave Curry, Story Slam on April 14 -- your opportunity to tell or be enchanted by stories, learn how to Clown for Peace & Justice on April 28, and join us for a Beltane ritual…

Upcoming Events

Being Hope, Worship May 20, 2012

Posted in Announcements
by Stephen Shick
Thursday May 17, 2012 at 4:37 pm

Being Hope

We are honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica to our worship this Sunday as we give focus to the challenges of living with, and being caretakers for, those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other diseases of dementia. She will explore the spiritual dimensions of this illness and how a liberal religious faith can  [ … ]

Memorial Service for Annette Williams-

Posted in Announcements
by Stephen Shick
Thursday May 10, 2012 at 4:02 pm

Saturday May 12, 2012, 11:30 AM  a memorial service for Annette Williams will be held at the church.  Annette was a much loved mother, sister and friend whose loving spirit was a vital part of our congregational life. All who participate are invited to attend a luncheon in Annette’s honor following the service.

Annette L. (Commo)  [ … ]

Mothers of Change–Worship May 13, 2012

Posted in Announcements
by Stephen Shick
at 3:27 pm

Mothers of Change

Mother’s Day is a set-up for sentimentality in its worst sense.  Holding up the sweet, gentle and tearfully maudlin quality of the “idealized” mother can be dangerous at best,
and, at worst, become a destructive force that robs women of their powerful
role as creators and sustainers of life.  This Sunday  [ … ]

Finding Paradise- a meditation

Posted in Minister's Corner
by Stephen Shick
Thursday May 3, 2012 at 2:25 am

Finding Paradise

Spirit of my longing heart, awaken in paradise.  Let the morning bell ring out announcing a Sabbath from my metallic anxiety and fear, my loneliness and isolation, and my grief and anger. Gather in me all the remnants of my unrealized- self. Help me humbly share these with my friends and loved ones, my  [ … ]