Spiritual Events

Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Joni Padduck

All of us, and especially those of us part of the LGBTQI+ communities have much to be grateful for and proud of as we see the changes in our world over the past years. But our work is not done. How can we imagine together the needs of today’s world? Whose pride—and safety and dignity—are we called to struggle for today?

Ministry for the Earth, Part One: “How to Survive the End of the World”
Worship Leader: Rev. Dr. Donald Stouder
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
Rev. Don will be joining us on January 2 and January 23, 2022 to present a series of sermons addressing different themes in climate change and climate justice. His sermons will be built around one overarching theme: that our 7th principle has to be urgently embraced, and that we will never get a break to build a better world. We have to do it while still surviving in this one.

We Are How We Treat Each Other and Nothing More
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Bob Rancourt
As we begin a new year, we set goals for ourselves. What are the standards by which we'll measure the success of those goals? What if rather than wealth or fame or having more stuff, we decided to measure success by the richness and lovingness of our relationships? What would be different if those were our criteria?

"Weaving Waters" Led by: Regional Leaders and Pacific Western Region Congregational Life Staff This will be an embodied, engaging, multi-gen worship service focusing on a parable of interdependence and unity.  Waters cascade together, while maintaining their individual sources, combining to bring nutrients, gifts, and give life to something much larger.  A story of interweaving while also affirming […]

"Love Stories" Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. RiddellWorship Associate: Peter Matthews From Harlequin Romances and Jane Austen to Rom Coms and Bollywood our media is full of stories of love. But there are older and deeper tales of the ways that humans build relationships and connection. Join us as we explore some ancient and new […]

"Patience and Faith, Beloveds" Worship Leader: Rev. Summer AlbayatiWorship Associate: Sarita Gonzales Pandemic. Struggling for our democracy. Death and loss. Racism and oppression. Suffering and pain. Sometimes it can all feel like too much. In these difficult times, how can we continue to be patient and keep the faith that everything is going to be alright? What is it that these central […]

“When Our Heart is in a Holy Place: Spiritual Practice and Change” Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. RiddellWorship Associate: Bob Rancourt The world and our lives and relationships are constantly changing. This can bring anxiety as well as joy and can get in the way of growth and deepening. Today we explore spiritual practices that […]

Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Derek Moore

Our values of interconnectedness and justice and peace for all call us to re-commit to the work of resisting the renewed often deadly bigotry that our Jewish neighbors and kin are reckoning with. Join us as we wonder together about how we can combat violence and hatred and continue to build communities of love and celebration.
We are having a welcome back celebration of gratitude for your generosity in our pledge drive. Please join us on our plaza immediately after this service as we enjoy a taquiza buffet together.

Worship Leader: Rev. Mariela Perez-Simons
Worship Associate: Joni Padduck

Throughout the centuries, humans have considered the four elements to be not only sacred but also intrinsically linked to human health. During this service we will explore how the human nervous system has evolved with nature, how it's a part of a larger ecosystem, and how we can reclaim this wisdom to heal ourselves and our communities.