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Epiphany

Join the Rev. John H. Finley IV as he speaks about Epiphany, the Christian celebration of the magi who followed a star to find a baby lying in a manger in Bethlehem.  Though he will tell stories about Epiphany School and its students, his remarks will be about how we manifest our values not only … Continue reading Epiphany

This Little Light of Mine

We are in the middle of the Winter Solstice. It is both the shortest day of the year and the longest night. How are you letting your light shine? Are you a beacon for others or are you lighting your own path? Let’s talk. Worship Leader: Rev. Althea Smith Worship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dan … Continue reading This Little Light of Mine

Thin Places and Magic Moments

This service will explore the boundary between the physical and the spiritual through three personal stories which connect, in varying degrees, with this church’s history and future. Worship Leader: John MinahanWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dr. Ana Sorina Popa & the FPD Choir “We welcome you, whoever you are, whatever tradition, gender, race, class, sexual … Continue reading Thin Places and Magic Moments

The Common Good

What kind of world do you want to live in?  Is it a world with a loving God, an impassioned people, a nurturing environment, a world filled with happy children, engaged adults, and seniors reflecting on fulfilled lives?   Is that why you come to church? Is that why you pray?  Is being part of a … Continue reading The Common Good

The Season of Giving and Receiving: Living Peace in Uncertain Times

This sermon explores the spiritual call to give and receive with intention, generosity, and faith during times of uncertainty. Drawing from the seven principles of The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute—love, unity, faith, hope, courage, justice, and forgiveness—and the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles, it provides a framework for living as people of faith in a … Continue reading The Season of Giving and Receiving: Living Peace in Uncertain Times

Teaching Life

Spoken word artist and human rights activist Rafeef Ziadah’s poem “We teach life, sir” has become a call to affirm life amidst devastation. What does it look like to teach life when there is so much death? Worship Leader: Rev. Elizabeth NguyenWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dan Loschen & The FPD Choir Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen … Continue reading Teaching Life

A Shared Journey: The Quest for Peace, Fellowship and Spiritual Growth

We come together each week in community. In this sanctuary we become a band of seekers. Each searching for something.  Together we search for many things. What do you seek? What end do you desire?  Let’s consider ways that we may find Peace, Fellowship and Spiritual Growth on our shared journey. Worship Leader: Chris Montani … Continue reading A Shared Journey: The Quest for Peace, Fellowship and Spiritual Growth

At the Thinning of the Veil

At this season of the year when in Celtic traditions the veil between this world and the next is believed to be the thinnest we will explore the meaning and impact of ancestors in our lives. You are invited to bring small photos or other items that spark memories of your ancestors to place on … Continue reading At the Thinning of the Veil