Services for April

Resilience. A tree doesn't know what makes leaves start in spring, or why branches bend when wind beats the withered shreds of leaves away. It must wait naked, whipped with wind and cold-blinded, bearing winter's pain with no cause to trust that spring will come again. Trees nonetheless survive the cold to thrive with new life when the weather warms. We humans complain about the weather despite our sure knowledge that spring will reliably arrive. Yet in human affairs we are less certain. Will our metaphorical spring eventually come, perhaps not with the Earth’s rotation but in that spiral of human history that transforms human values? In that arc that bends toward justice? We cannot know. But (unlike trees) we can move—with one right action after another, in community, with hope and resilience. We bend the arc. We bring the spring.

~ Rev. Jaye

Rescuing the Spirit

Rev. Jaye Brooks
April 5

The spring holy days speak of Possibility, the learning theme for April. Today is Easter in the Christian tradition—a time of renewal and hope. This year the Jewish celebration of Passover honors the liberation of Jews from slavery. And the Hindu festival of colors, Holi (March 4), celebrates the triumph of good over evil. As we consider the convergence of these holy days, perhaps we will find that it’s possible to rescue the spirit, freeing us from the harm of a bitter winter.

On Earth, As It Is In Heaven

Sara Wecht and the Worship Team
April 12

Join us for a time of renewal and re-commitment at the intersection of the climate crisis and the deep justice commitments of our congregation. Together we can move past systems and cultures of extraction to usher in a new era with love and justice at the center. This is a service for all ages.

Second Sunday Collection
No potluck luncheon today in lieu of a special potluck next week

A Faith that Changes and Grows

Rev. Cynthia Snavely
April 19

When I moved from United Methodism to Unitarian Universalism, I realized that even if my spiritual ideas changed again, I would not need to again change my denomination. Unitarian Universalism offered me the possibility to question, change, and grow in my spirituality and remain in this community of faith.

Today and next Sunday, the Candidate will lead the service. After today’s service, join in a special potluck and Q & A with the Candidate.

Another Possibility Waiting

Rev. Cynthia Snavely
April 26

You may know Rev. Rebecca Parker’s words that begin, Choose to Bless the World. She ends that reading like this, None of us alone can save the world. Together—that is another possibility, waiting. In this time of so much cruelty, greed, and violence, we can help each other to continue to hold hope and to continue to act for good.