Over 150 years ago, on October 18, 1867, United States troops marched up to Castle Hill in Sitka, Alaska, as Russian soldiers lowered the Russian flag.  Then the United States flag was raised over the land that had been purchased from Russia for about seven million dollars.  The day is still celebrated in Sitka, but … Continue reading Zoom Service: A Long, Intricate Drum Roll on Castle Hill: Reflections on Alaska Day 

The participants in the recent UUA General Assembly chose as an Action for Immediate Witness the call to reckon with our (denominational/national) history of colonialism. In order to address our complicity with colonialist history, first we have to understand and acknowledge it. While the specific call to action utilizes the 1620 Plymouth landing by English … Continue reading Zoom Service: Facing our Colonialist History

The play of children has often been considered important for their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. However, their self-chosen play in groups, especially when it occurs with children of various ages and backgrounds, is also important for their moral development. The speakers (Darrel Davis and Doris Bergen) will discuss the possible effects of expanding … Continue reading Zoom Service: Play Groups as Contexts for Moral Development (in a technological age!) Part II. 

The play of children has often been considered important for their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. However, their self-chosen play in groups, especially when it occurs with children of various ages and backgrounds, is also important for their moral development. The speakers (Darrel Davis and Doris Bergen) will discuss how such play forms a … Continue reading Zoom Service – Play Groups as Contexts for Moral Development (throughout life!) Part I. 

At the June 2020 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association delegates voted on an Action of Immediate Witness “Amen to Uprising: A Commitment and Call to Action.” The AIW reflects both the Principles of our UU faith and the issues of Black Lives Matter movement to end State-sanctioned violence, liberate Black people, and end white supremacy … Continue reading Zoom Service – Amen to Uprising

September 13 is the birthday of Roald Dahl, the British author best known for children’s books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and James and the Giant Peach.  Roald Dahl led an extraordinary life, marked by early tragedies, but filled with creativity and service.  Join Diane Wright as we review Dahl’s legacy.

Throughout history, the stories of women’s lives have inspired us.  Many of these were compiled  by Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, in a book entitled GUTSY WOMEN: FAVORITE STORIES OF COURAGE AND RESISTANCE.  Using some of their ideas as a guide, we will share a few women’s stories today. This Sunday the focus will be on … Continue reading Zoom Service – Women’s Stories

For 20 years, Jennifer Blue has been teaching middle school youth in the Our Whole Lives sexuality education program. She will talk about the joys of this hard work and how it fits into the core values and principles of Unitarian Universalism.

Once upon a time, when some of us were actually traveling via airplane, at the beginning of the flight, the crew would tell us how lights would illuminate in the aisle during an emergency so we could see the path to take, even if it was dark or smoky.  These times can feel dark and … Continue reading Sunday zoom service: Lights in the Aisle  

Every year the Unitarian Universalist Association holds an annual conference in which denominational business is voted upon by some 4000 or so delegates. This year, because of the pandemic, the entire conference was held by Zoom.  Your delegates, Patty Klingenberg and Liz Woedl, will fill you in on the inspiring and challenging issues which were … Continue reading Sunday zoom service: Virtual GA