Join with the Davies community as Pastor Norm offers his final sermon before becoming Reverend Norm, a threshold he will cross at his ordination that evening. We’ll celebrate this important moment in Pastor Norm’s ministry and consider just what it means to be a “Reverend” in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. With Pastor Norm Allen, Musical … Continue reading The Reluctant Reverend
Inspired by our monthly theme of Journey, we’ll explore the many forms that a pilgrimage might take. Whether making the journey to sites like Mecca and Jerusalem, visiting the homes of famous artists, or seeking places of scenic wonder,we’ll consider what it means to walk on sacred ground. -With Reverend Norm Allen and Music Director Rick … Continue reading A Pilgrim’s Path
Our St. Paddy’s day sermon was first conceived by lay leader Daniel Whalen in 2011 after taking a Building Your Own Theology class with Reverend Bruce Marshall. Ever thought about the nature of time and how it’s characterized by Judeo Christian tradition and Popular Science? If you’re ready to become timeless this is a Sunday you will not want … Continue reading On Timelessness
What if hope and attention fuel our power for real change? How do we deepen the wells that provide sources of hope for ourselves and others? What do you hope will change for the better this year? Join us to light a spark in the way you think about hope in the days to come. Featuring Paula Cole … Continue reading A Year Made Better By Our Care
As the congregation moves deeper into the work of Immigrant Justice, we’ll take a hard look at the reality of the situation in Central and South America, consider the life-threatening conditions that immigrants face in their journey to safety, and consider how the Davies congregation might offer of glimmer of hope to those in need. With Reverend Norm Allen … Continue reading An Immigrant’s Journey
Inspired by the music of Cedar Lane’s bell choir, Bell Canto, we consider how our lives might flow like an “endless song” and how, despite “tumult and strife” we cannot keep from singing! A special collection will be taken for SMYAL, which “creates leadership development opportunities, after-school programs, and counseling services designed to empower LGBTQ … Continue reading In Endless Song
This Sunday we join with congregations across the country who have offered a worship service that centers the voices and stories of black Unitarian Universalists, “creating a soul deep space of experiencing and feeling this moment in our UU history.” A special collection will be taken for Black Lives Unitarian Universalists (BLUU).
Rev. Norm brings the Unitarian Universalist tradition of a candlelit Good Friday “Tenebrae” service to Davies this evening. Using the tale of Jesus’s final days as a mirror for our broken and wounded world, we’ll take time to contemplate, to mourn, and to prepare ourselves for the joyous rejuvenation waiting on Sunday morning.
Join us to celebrate the great and joyous women who stand at the intersection of Passover and Easter – Miriam who danced on the shores of the Red Sea and Mary Magdalene who was the first to recognize the risen Jesus and call him, “Rabbi!” (At this family-friendly service, eggs will be hunted and Red … Continue reading Miriam & Mary: A New Morning
Continuing our yearlong focus on the world’s five largest religions, we welcome Rev. Miller Hoffman who will preach from the Christian gospels. Rev. Miller writes, “On the week after the Christian Easter, I’ll discuss the fairly gross imagery of John 6:56-69 as a reminder that Jesus was often slightly dodgy. In fact, if we're not … Continue reading Chew With Your Mouth Open
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