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April 21, 2024: A Rebirth of Possibility: Earth Day and the Transformation of Hope
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Denise Janssen Eager
The world around us, the world we are an integral part of, is changing in drastic and dangerous ways. Where can we find hope? Where can we build hope? Might science and science fiction show us a way? Might there be a spiritual path to hope?
April 14, 2024 Reality is Gorgeous
Worship Leader: Peter Mathews
Worship Associate: Joni Padduck
The connotation of the very word “reality" can turn us away. But, in all religions and prophetic thought, reality is a window into an emotional state of inner peace. Christians call it heaven. Buddhists call it nirvana. Reality is truth, and the truth does indeed set us free. And this freedom is available even in the most horrific of times.
April 7, 2024: Never Complete and Never Perfect: Spiritual Poverty and the Possibility of Transform
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Ginger Hemingway
Where can we find richness in life that has nothing to do with money and possessions? What might it mean to be rich in spirit? Join us as we explore developing a deeper and more transformative life of the spirit.
March 31, 2024: Doing and Being
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Steven Toporoff
Join us as we celebrate the volunteers that help our community grow and thrive. We’ll also welcome new members to the congregation and celebrate the arrival of new life!
March 24, 2024: Equity-The Key Ingredient of Morality, Justice, Compassion and Peace
Worship Leader: Lauren H. Nile
Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
The concept of equity is as crucial today to our American society, to the world, and to our future, as it ever has been. But what is equity? Why is equity so critical to both our future as a nation, and as a species? What risks does continued inequity in economics, education and other important areas pose to our future? What are the unimaginable results of a world in which equity is valued and practiced? What are we, as moral, ethical people, called to do in humanity’s maturation toward greater global equity?
March 17, 2024 The Mission of Laundry Love
Worship Leader Michael Mullins
Worship Associate Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Join us as we welcome Michael Mullins, Deacon in Training at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert. Michael is leading the creation of Laundry Love here in the valley, offering people in need access to laundry services. Join us as Michael shares his story and the grounding of this needed work.
March 10, 2024: Thought and Action: Al-Ghazali and Adams
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Julia Alberg-Burbank
Join us as Rev. Ian explores the ideas of two theologians: one an 11th century Sufi and one a 20th century Unitarian. What might these two thinkers separated by time and culture share with us about doing good in the world?
March 3, 2024: Equity and Accessibility
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell Worship Associate: Bryna Blum
The value we’re focusing on this month is Equity. How can we continue to expand our practice of radical inclusion and joyous welcome.
February 25, 2024: Give and Take: Yarn and Relationship
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Associate: Ginger Hemingway
Every yarn is different. Cotton, wool, acrylic, silk all feel different as you knit or weave or crochet and each creates a different fabric with unique qualities. Our relationships, too, ask us to be attentive and intentional in unique ways with each individual and situation. Join us as we explore the fabric of relationship.
June 25, 2023 GA Assembly Worship Service
Ever Willing: Becoming the People Our World Needs
The pandemic has wrought change and created uncertainty for institutions, like our Unitarian Universalist congregations, and our wider world. Who and what are we becoming, individually and collectively? Our GA Sunday service explores these themes as we gather in community to celebrate the best of who we UUs are.
Link to the UUA website to view the recorded service.
July 2, 2023: We The People
Worship Leader: Rev. Ian W. Riddell
Worship Assistant: Joni Padduck
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, we take a look at the state of our democracy and wonder together how to stay true to our values while resisting hatred, fear, and prejudice.
*Note: Since there was no sound on the recording we are providing the text of the sermon in this document.