Afrofuturism is a cultural movement that merges science fiction, spirituality and social justice, a movement that draws from the past and present to imagine a hopeful future. As we conclude this month exploring “resilience,” we celebrate Black history month by also celebrating a future envisioned by creative Black artists. The Gospel According to Afrofuturism February … Continue reading The Gospel According to Afrofuturism
When Susan B. Anthony was found guilty of the crime of trying to vote as a woman, she invoked the familiar motto: “Resistance to Tyranny is Obedience to God.” Belief in the right of every person to have a voice in how society functions is a profound article of faith, as exemplified by the arduous … Continue reading “Resistance to Tyranny is Obedience to God”:Women’s Suffrage Turns 100
A faith community offers, in the language of a well-known hymn, simple gifts. But sometimes these gifts are transformative. This service will invite us to reflect on what it means to be part of a community and our role in the often invisible but powerful work of transformation.
This weekend, our nation celebrates the birth of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. This service will include a first-person account of the Montgomery Bus Boycott from WUS member Dr. Harris Gibson and will celebrate the human quest for freedom that preceded King, that propelled many to act during the Civil Rights movement and … Continue reading To Freedom: MLK Sunday
This Sunday, guest speaker Tim Monroe, Executive Director of El Hogar in North America, will speak about this organization’s transformative work and signs of hope in Honduras, where El Hogar’s school is located. We will also hear from WUS member, Carol Delaney, who hopes to organize a service trip with El Hogar.
It is our annual tradition, inviting representatives of three generations to answer poet Mary Oliver’s question “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Come hear what Elizabeth Sharon, Matthew Bronski and John Russell have to say. Wild and Precious January 5th, 2020 Elizabeth Sharon, Matthew Bronski, and John … Continue reading Wild and Precious
On the cusp of a new calendar year, this is a time to reflect on the past. What are the mistakes, resentments or conflicts you want to release before 2020 arrives? This service will invite us to let go of all we are carrying within that we wish to set down through reflection and ritual. … Continue reading Let it Go
“Each Night A Child is Born”
This service falls hours before the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah begins at sundown. Together, we will explore the meaning of this practice within Judaism and the lessons it offers all of us in this season of light. Hanukkah: Eight Gifts for the Soul December 22, 2019 The Rev. Heather Janules Many years ago, when Arline … Continue reading Hanukkah: Eight Gifts for the Soul
“The Innkeeper’s Tale” On this annual pageant Sunday, the congregation is invited into full participation as the enduring story of the baby’s birth is told. The tale of the foreign young couple being turned away is also a story to explore in this moment in time. Participation by volunteers is asked for in the moment … Continue reading Pageant: The Innkeeper’s Tale
