This service will reflect the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. The sermon explores the life and work of a comparatively unknown U.U. minister named James Reeb. He answered the call of MLK to march in Selma, Alabama for civil rights in 1965 and gave his life in so doing.
There is a Zen saying that states that in the mind of a beginner exist infinite possibilities, in the mind of the expert only a few. Today’s sermon will look at this statement and explore how knowing our own strengths and weaknesses informs our ability to learn and grow as people.
This sermon will look at the life and spirituality of Robert Frost as he described it to us through his own poetry. Today we welcome Rev. Bob’s son Greg to present Frost’s poetry as Bob presents the commentary.
This service will be held in the Parish House and will be co-lead by Pat Cooney and Bob Rocha. Come and reflect on what you might let go of and what you might make room for in your heart and life as the year transitions.
The church school children will present a Christmas Nativity Pageant at the Sunday Service in the Sanctuary. Children in Grades 1 – 7 are asked to gather in the Auditorium at 10 am for costumes.
Dante, (of Dante’s Inferno) learned that warmth is the potential for all emotion, and therefore makes life itself possible. Today in this season of cold temperatures, the sermon will reflect on “warmth” as we experience it from within and without.
Prayer is one of the most natural and universal things in the world. This sermon will examine what prayer is, what it means to me, and the possibilities it may hold for you. Rev. Bob
It often happens that people weep “for no reason” and they apologize to others for it. Sometimes a hymn, a poem, a thought, or something we can’t explain moves us to tears. This sermon will address that phenomena and encourage that you invite such moments into your lives.
Wouldn’t you suddenly want to become a more patient person? What a great gift you could give yourself. Yes, that’s right “Give yourself the gift of patience.” Today’s sermon will look at patience not as something that you have or don’t have but as something you do and something you can develop more of with practice.
Next week is “Peace and Justice Sunday” with guest speaker Marlene Pollock. In the spirit of social justice fostered by former UUSF Minister Ann Fox, Peace and Justice Sunday will recognize Marlene Pollock and the Coalition for Social Justice for the important work they do. The theme for the service is Escalating Inequality, chosen by the June 2014 UUA General Assembly as a Congregational Study and Action Issue. Please plan to attend, and please invite others to do so as well.
