Sermons

“Sexual Liberation in the Age of #MeToo” - 9:15 and 11:00am Sexual misconduct and abuse are present in every community and sector of society, causing harm to people of all ages, genders, and identities. This [...]

“Whose Are We?” - 9:15 and 11:00am On Martin Luther King’s birthday we consider what calls us to the work of justice. Who claims our hearts? Who owns our intentions? Rev. Bret Lortie speaking. January [...]

"Empire and Epiphany: With Our Annual Burning Bowl Ritual" - 9:15 and 11:00am For the traditionalists, the Christmas tree doesn't come down and the season doesn't end until Epiphany, which celebrates the three magi who [...]

“Compassion Leads the Way” - 9:15 and 11:00am As you journey into the New Year, let compassion lead your way. Our service will engage in meditative ways to create and grow compassion for ourselves, our neighbors, [...]

9:15 and 11:00am Special returning guest preacher and musician (you’ve heard him at General Assembly!) Matt Meyer will lead a Christmas Eve morning worship with song and poetry.

A Special Sunday of Solidarity! 9:15am - A short, 30-minute service where we will sing, reflect on the Christmas message as it relates to our times, and celebrate as always our commitment to justice. 10:00am [...]

"Tending the Flame - Long Term Member Recognition and Volunteer Appreciation" - 9:15 and 11:00am In this service we will honor those who have tended the flame of our Beloved Community age after age and [...]

Winter’s Chill and The Friendly Beasts: Cold, Critters, Carols, and Compassion - 9:15 and 11:00am Join us for Music Sunday! Animals figure prominently in the story of the birth of Jesus as well as in [...]

“Awake, Aware, Alert” - 9:15 and 11:00am According to Br. David Steindl-Rast, “To be awake, aware, and alert are the beginning, middle, and end of gratitude.” How can this idea ground us in living our [...]

“A World Full of Blessings” - 9:15 and 11:00am Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for our blessings. It is a time to reflect upon the universality and complexity of blessings: from being open [...]