Time for All Ages Marsha Thrall Story by Jessica York, adapted From Toolbox of Faith, a Tapestry of Faith curriculum Unitarian Universalism is a living faith. We think that people should…
A Strong Community for Liberal Faith
Sermons by Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt
In this country and in this church we think and talk about freedom a lot. Freedom is one of the core ideals that shapes this country’s sense of itself, and for Unitarian Universalists it shapes ours, too. Many of us who went to public school were taught to be proud to live in the “land…
One of the things that leads many people to claim a spiritual home as their own is feeling deeply heard, seen, and understood by that community. This week in worship we will hear from our Lay Ministers about the ministry of deep listening that they offer to our congregation, how this service has deepened their…
As we consider life after the pandemic, what direction do we imagine our shared ministry will take? Setting goals and priorities as a community is important, but just as important is our capacity for staying in touch with all that is emerging in, among, and all around us. This Sunday, we lean into the mystery,…
“Breaking Free” Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt When we think of imagination many of us think about the fun parts. The fun we’ve had as children at playtime. Imagining finally getting to do all of the things we miss most during the pandemic – that first hug, that first dinner out at a restaurant, that first…
“After the Pandemic” Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt When I saw that the worship theme for the month of January was “imagination” it made sense to devote one of the five Sundays to imagining what life will be like after the pandemic. It’s been said that things will go back to normal after the pandemic in…
Happy New Year everyone! Two Sundays ago when we gathered for worship it was the day before the Winter Solstice. And as a community, we let go of the things burdening us so that we could enter 2021 free, open, and unencumbered. I know that for many of us it was a meaningful ritual. Whether…
Last month an Associated Press poll found that 85 percent of registered voters described Americans as greatly divided in their values. And only 15 percent felt that democracy in the US is working. I long ago stopped paying much attention to polls, but that one sure reflects just how difficult and divisive this time is in our lives and the life of…
Waiting can be hard. Waiting to see how we did on a test, waiting to ask someone if they want to get married, waiting to see how bad the hurricane will be, waiting for that call back from the doctor. It’s hard to wait, and at the same time we feel afraid of what will…
Ritual of Remembrance – Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt On this day of memory and gratitude, we remember the many whose love and nurture has helped us grow into who we are today. With thanksgiving, we remember our religious ancestors, whose courage, hard work, faithfulness, and sacrifice gifted us with this free faith, our sacred sanctuary…