“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.
Archives: Services
“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?
Language of Inclusion
– The Rev. Kimi Riegel & Worship Associate: Nancy Smith We work very hard so our words don’t offend. What limits does that put on communication? What are the ways we can redefine words and retake them as our own? Bio: The Rev. Kimi Riegel serves the Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church in Southfield. She was … Continue reading Language of Inclusion
The service tomorrow March 12 is CANCELED, due to no power to the building
– Victor Marshall & Worship Associate: Tom Pepper Science is all about observing events, collecting data and making predictions about what will occur in the future. It is not about beliefs or politics. It’s just about data, which he will be sharing. Bio: Victor Marshall taught science for 40 years, starting at Ball State University … Continue reading The service tomorrow March 12 is CANCELED, due to no power to the building
Reading: Pleasure and Punishment
– Heather Albee-Scott & Worship Associate: Gratia Karmes Reading is something so many of us do without even thinking about its value. A few of us even read for pleasure! What if reading were a struggle for you? How would that impact your life? A bill recently signed in Michigan will not allow third graders … Continue reading Reading: Pleasure and Punishment
“Poetry Sunday”
– This annual service celebrates poetry by asking parishioners to share a poem they have written or one they have loved or enjoyed, that is relevant to our times or for all ages. This service features Deb Davies reading her own work. She has taught creative writing for many years, at Jackson College and other venues, and has … Continue reading “Poetry Sunday”