“Remembering Memorial Day”
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“Joy” (Video available)
Anne Morrow Lindbergh writes, “For happiness one needs security, but joy can spring like a flower even from the cliffs of despair.” Rev. Cindy will explore the topic of Joy, which was the topic chosen by a member for the auction sermon Rev. Cindy offered at last year’s auction. For a video of this sermon … Continue reading “Joy” (Video available)
“Life’s Longing for Itself”
Kahlil Gibran wrote, “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself.” Rev. Cindy will explore how parenting is a series of letting go. Our Mother’s Day service this year will also feature a child dedication.
“White Supremacy Teach-In”
We’re disrupting our usual Sunday service to join hundreds of churches across the association for this teach-in. For more information on this important event, please see pages 1 & 2 of our newsletter.
“This Church is Bigger Than Us: JXN Forum, Then and Now”
As UUCEL sponsorship of the JXN Forum draws to a close, reflections on history and meaning.
“Remembrance & Resistance”
On the eve of Yom Hashoah, the Holocaust Memor-ial Day, our service will talk about acts of resistance to oppression from WWII to the present day.
“Winter to Spring Again” – VIDEO
The story of Easter is a story of life after death, a story of winter turning to spring. Join us on Easter Sunday as we connect the age-old story to our lives. And join us after the service for an Egg Hunt!
“The Heart of Our Faith”
Rev. Cindy returns from sabbatical with a service where we explore what she – and our congregation – have learned about who we are as minister and congregation, as Unitarian Universalists and as citizens in this place.
“Family Ancestors, Spiritual Ancestors”
Lynne Loftis and Diana Agy & Worship Associate: Ann Green ~ Lynne Loftis, former Executive Director of Ella Sharp Museum, and Diana Agy, Maher Endowed Chair for Regional History at Jackson College, share their findings about pioneers of Liberty Township that they and their students have been researching. These are the people who founded our … Continue reading “Family Ancestors, Spiritual Ancestors”
Why Me?
– The Rev. Rachel Lonberg & Worship Associate: Elissa Alden Why do bad things happen to good people, particularly us? Why is the universe so profoundly unfair sometimes? How might we make sense of this? Rev. Rachel Lonberg will delve into how the world’s wisdom traditions answer these questions, offer her best answers, and explore … Continue reading Why Me?