Join us for a Christmas Eve celebration that includes an all-new, fully participatory Christmas Pageant; the debut of the Davies Choir; Pastor Norm’s thoughts on the vulnerable child at the center of the Christmas story; and a traditional, candle-lit “Silent Night.”
This time of year calls many of us to slow down, go inside, pause, and rest. Don’t let the quiet or the stillness fool you; underneath the surface is always the potential for growth and progress. A meaningful pause can make us more mindful, more present, more aware, and more compassionate. Guest minister Christin Green … Continue reading Practicing the Pause
This Sunday, Pastor Norm starts off the new year with a service devoted to “Questions of Faith.” Rather than preach a formal sermon, he’ll respond to your questions about faith and spirituality, and how they relate to our world – and our immediate community. You can email your questions to him in advance at minister@dmuuc.org or … Continue reading Questions of Faith- A Congregational Conversation
As we approach the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., join Pastor Norman Allen as we look back to consider Rev. Dr. King's astonishing accomplishments – and forward to the ongoing struggle that lies before us. Drawing on Rev. Dr. King’s life in the church, we’ll consider how the work of anti-racism and anti-oppression opens … Continue reading Anti-Racism: A Spiritual Call
This Sunday’s service finds its inspiration in the work of author and orator Frederick Douglass.* Continuing our month long focus on “Possibility,” we’ll consider how to break free of the barriers we create for ourselves – and others. (Return to the Sanctuary at 4:00 for the Davies Concert Series presentation of “Figaro Meets Fredrick Douglass: … Continue reading Crossing the Line
World events may challenge our optimism. Our communities and workplaces may undermine our values. Privilege and cultural biases may cloud our perspectives. Yet, we can act in ways that help bring about justice. With creativity and collaboration, our lives can embody an alternative to oppression. Join this worship service in the spirit of defiantly and joyously … Continue reading Embodying Liberation
Using the ministry of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King as our inspiration, we’ll consider how the work of anti-racism and anti-oppression can be experienced as a spiritual call that all can answer. Along the way, we’ll ask some tough questions about who we are, how far we’ve come, and how far we’ve yet to go.
This Sunday we turn to Elizabeth Keckley for a unique look at life in the Lincoln White House. Born into slavery, Keckley purchased her freedom and became dressmaker and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln. Through her eyes – and her celebrated memoir – we get a glimpse of life with the Lincolns, and the inspiring … Continue reading Making History: Elizabeth Keckley
In keeping with this year’s stewardship theme of “Lift Off!” we’ll take the 1969 moon landing as inspiration for a look at Davies’ increasingly bright future. Far from being eclipsed, our community is growing, thriving, and evolving. Join us after the service for a campaign kick-off and special presentation! With Pastor Norm Allen.
Guest speaker Dawud Abdur-Rahman joins us as part of our year-long focus on the five largest world religions. With his guidance, we’ll explore the strategies and tactics Muslims have undertaken to advocate for social justice, focusing on the Muslim response to the American Civil Rights struggle and Apartheid South Africa. Approaches sanctioned in the Qur'an … Continue reading Muslim Strategies for Social Justice
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