Wisdom for All Ages
In this service we explore the storybook worlds that hold wisdom of the ages for all ages. Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader. Lorena Gay-Griffin, Worship Associate.
Speaker: Rev. Jan Taddeo
Words of Wisdom?
What makes words wise? Perhaps the wisdom lies in the heart and mind of the beholder. In this service we’ll explore the prophetic words from many sources, many from within our own congregation. Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader. Marie McIntyre, Worship Associate.
Founder’s Day: Celebrating Past, Present and Future
It’s a birthday party for UUCG! We’ll welcome new members, honor milestones and transitions, and remember the foundations of our faith in this special celebratory service. Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader. Miriam Patrick, Worship Associate. Faith Development Team, Contributors.
Resisting White Supremacy: What’s In It for White People?”
How can I live with courage and integrity when the culture provides unearned benefits to me in my identities as white, male, heterosexual, able-bodied and middle class? How do I navigate the moral ambiguity if I live with some dominant identities and some targeted identities? Is it possible to find spiritual wholeness when those with … Continue reading Resisting White Supremacy: What’s In It for White People?”
We Are Groot
We celebrate our beloved blue boat home and recommit ourselves to the ongoing work of becoming and being a Green Sanctuary Congregation on this 48th anniversary of Earth Day. Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader Lorena Gay-Griffin, Worship Associate
The Joy and the Suffering of Humanity
Easter Sunday. We are of the stars, transformed into humans experiencing the joy and the suffering of life. Each of us is as unique, and as beautiful, as a flower. Please bring several flowers from your yard or garden for our annual Flower Ceremony celebrating the beauty each of us brings forth. Rev. Jan Taddeo, … Continue reading The Joy and the Suffering of Humanity
Walk Humbly with Your God
In Micah 6:8, we are told to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God (*Gods, Goddesses, the All that Is, the Universe, Life, Love…). In this service we explore what it might mean to walk humbly as we love mercy and act justly. Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader. Daniel Bailey, Worship Associate.
Give Good Gifts
As part of a faith community people are encouraged to offer their gifts and talents. Is it humility that holds us back, or is it difficult to name our own gifts? What are the spiritual and practical gifts you have received from others, and what good gifts can you give? Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader. … Continue reading Give Good Gifts
Humility and Imperfection
A culture of perfection permeates western, white-dominated culture, yet as humans we are inherently imperfect. How might we encourage the creativity of imperfection and embrace the art of humility? In this service of Compassionate Presence we explore how to accept our imperfections and reach out for the support from others. Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader. … Continue reading Humility and Imperfection
Creating a Community of Love
It is our covenant to sustain a community of love through trust, compassion, and inquiry. How do we create a community of love, and continue to sustain it? How we live most fully into our shared covenants? Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader. Lydia Patrick, Worship Associate.