Episodes
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
January 28, 2024- When Voices Dare to Make Visions
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
In the crucible of community, the unique vision of each individual not only reshapes our common goal but experiences a transformation itself. Picture a mosaic, where every piece is indispensable to the whole. Our shared dream materializes as we each offer a piece of our hearts, contributing to a greater design. This dance of unity within individuality beckons you to unearth your unique strengths, to learn how they can enliven our visionary aspirations. It’s about the breathtaking tableau we craft when we are harmonized in purpose and spirit, and how this sense of purpose threads through the tapestry of our everyday existence and builds through us a greater tomorrow. This is our collective mosaic–a pulsing, resonant manifestation of our faith community’s future.
Opening Hymns- Come, Come, Whoever You Are and Guide My Feet (:19)
Time for All Ages- Allison Connelly-Vetter (10:48)
Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Ashley Harness (24:49)
Call to Worship- Deb Keller (31:22)
Reading- To Know Someone Deeply by Mark Nepo- Deb Keller (37:47)
Anthem- When the Storms of Life Are Raging, Stand by Me by Rev. Timothy Flemming- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (40:01)
Mosaic of Voices- Rev. Arif Mamdani, Rasana Mamdani, Jeanne Guignon, Rev. Ashley Horan (43:47)
Closing Hymn- Be Thou My Vision (1:04:14)
Benediction- Rev. Arif Mamdani (1:07:16)
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023- Thresholds
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
“No threshold need be a threat, but rather an invitation and a promise. Whatever comes, the great sacrament of life will remain faithful to us, blessing us always with visible signs of invisible grace. We merely need to trust.” – John O’Donohue
Join us as we cross the threshold of the new year together. We will slow down to greet the invitations and promises awaiting each of us with ritual stations. We’ll have opportunities to release what no longer serves us, remember our original belovedness, receive healing blessings and seek our next chapters of becoming with trust.
Music for Gathering- I Know This Rose Will Open- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (:30)
Call to Worship and Chalice Lighting- Mark Caswell (2:42)
Singing Together- Dona Nobis Pacem- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (10:21)
Community Prayer- Rev. Arif Mamdani (14:45)
Reading- Thresholds by John O'Donohue- Mark Caswell (21:30)
Intro to Ritual Stations- Rev. Ashley Harness (26:08)
Ritual Stations (38:01)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Ashley Harness (41:25)
Benediction- Rev. Ashley Harness (46:45)
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
As we move through the sacred season, marked by the enduring light of Hannukah and the burgeoning anticipation of Advent, we’re invited into a unique space where the realms of time and eternity intersect. Here, every moment becomes an encounter with infinite potential. Amid the whirlwind of holiday activities, the understated power of rest emerges as a counterintuitive path to liberation, offering us a sanctuary within time itself. Taking a step back, we find ourselves attuned to the subtle, beautiful harmonies of our communal existence, appreciating the transitions and transformations that shape our collective journey. In the dance between who we are and who we aim to be, we see success as a delicate balance between progress and patience. Each Sunday becomes a vibrant heartbeat in our relentless pursuit of growth and spiritual elevation, and as the nights lengthen, our collective resolve only strengthens. We invite you to join us on this journey – to pause, reflect, and celebrate the sacred story we’re composing together.
Opening Hymn- Turn the World Around - Belafonte (:25)
Call to Worship and Words of Welcome- Deb Keller (6:52)
Chant- Be Still and Know- pagan chant (12:38)
Time for All Ages- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (15:32)
Singing Together- Come and Go With Me (27:01)
Prayer and Meditation- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (28:09)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Jen Crow (37:02)
Offertory- Paolo Dubuque (38:42)
Poem- Mother to Son by Langston Hughes (40:59)
Anthem- Paolo Dubuque (42:24)
Message- Still in Motion- Rev. Jen Crow (45:22)
Singing Together and Benediction- One More Step (1:03:28)
Music for Going- Where You Go, I Will Go by Shoshana Jedwab
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Dec. 3, 2023- Whispers in the Dark: Embracing Advent’s Transformative Stillness
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
This Advent, let us gather with intention, embracing these ancient narratives not as tales of dread but as prompts for introspection and growth. Together, in our sacred space, we shall seek out the divine amidst the shadows and find within ourselves the ember of transformative hope. Through our listening and reflection, may we uncover that within the darkness, there is not an ending, but the hushed promise of new beginnings.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Nov. 12, 2023- Scooching Over
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
As a kid and now as a parent, the word “scooch” carries at least two meanings. It can mean scooch, as in move along and get out of here, and it can also mean scooch, as in scooch over and make room for whoever might be joining us. This Sunday, we’ll explore the spiritual practice of scooching over to make room as one way of embodying our Unitarian Universalist belief in the worth and dignity of every person.
Music for Gathering- We Are Creators- Paolo Dubuque (:26)
Call to Worship and Welcome- Katherine Harrell- (6:38)
Singing Together- We All Do Better- Paolo Dubuque (17:21)
Time for All Ages- Rev. Jen Crow- (21:01)
Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Ashley Harness (25:51)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Ashley Harness (32:10)
Offertory- Give Yourself to Love by Kate Wolf - Paolo Dubuque (35:26)
Poem- by Joy Harjo- Rev. Jen Crow (39:37)
Message- Scooching Over- Rev. Jen Crow (42:06)
Singing Together- Love Will Guide Us (1:02:31)
Benediction- Rev. Jen Crow (1:04:36)
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Oct. 22, 2023- Your People Are My People
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Each week we sing, “Where you go I will go, Beloved” to end our worship service and send each other back into the world remembering we do not go alone. This week we’ll dig a little deeper into that song: how do we actually travel with each other as Beloveds and make real the idea that “your people are my people?" In this multigenerational service, we’ll experiment with building a spiritual practice of solidarity that begins with listening to our own bodies’ stories and moves outward playfully and meaningfully into family, church and wider and wider circles of community.
Opening Hymn- I'm On My Way - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and Barbara B., piano
Call to Worship- Emberly Herman-Johnson (4:29)
Singing Together- There Is a Love- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and Barbara B., piano (11:38)
Wisdom Story- Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney (15:12)
Prayer and Settling into Our Bodies- Rev. Ashley Harness (18:49)
Sharing and Perspective Taking Practice/Message- Rev. Ashley Harness (24:48)
Singing Together- Where You Go, I Will Go, Beloved (39:57)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (40:59)
Offertory- Barbara B., piano (47:12)
Singing Together- Woyaya (51:23)
Benediction- Rev. Ashley Harness (54:06)
Singing- Where You Go, I Will Go, Beloved by Shoshana Jedwab
Monday Oct 16, 2023
October 15, 2023- Mental Health Sunday
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Our mental well-being is deeply linked with the relationships we cultivate and the social networks we are part of. By learning to understand and nurture each other in deeper ways, we can gain insight into our own mental health and well-being.
Just like our Earth thrives on diversity, so do we. The diversity of our connections and experiences make us stronger. However, to tap into this strength, we need to be open to giving and receiving wisdom, even when it's uncomfortable or challenging.
Along this enlightening journey to worship and wisdom, we will also create a simple ritual of candlelight–a time to honor our individual and collective mental health journeys, to learn and remember that we can navigate these journeys together, as a community.
There is space for hope if we break down the walls of communication and stigma that often separate us. This service promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of how we are part of each other's health, and an invitation to the heart to honor the many truths of each unfolding story.
Singing to Gather- Open the Window, Children - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Paolo Dubuque, piano (:29)
Call to Worship- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (6:43)
Mental Health Sunday Ritual Intro- Rev. Arif Mamdani (15:45)
Singing Together- This Little Light of Mine-Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Paolo Dubuque, piano (20:21)
Lighting Candles for our Mental Health- (23:51)
Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (31:48)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (37:48)
Offertory- Paolo Dubuque, piano (43:10)
Message- Katherine Harrell (51:47)
Anthem- Lean On Me- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Paolo Dubuque, piano (1:07:19)
Benediction- Katherine Harrell (1:08:24)
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Oct. 8, 2023- Rules of Engagement
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
We know that listening deeply to each other changes both the speaker and the listener – but what are the rules of engagement for how and when and who we listen to, and who we speak to? Who controls the expectations of how we will be with each other in society and relationships, and what happens when the limits change? What role might grace play in all of this?
Singing to Gather- Oh, We Give Thanks (:25)
Call to Worship- Deb Keller- (2:14)
Singing Together- Building Bridges- Paolo Dubuque (9:45)
Story for All Ages- Red by Michael Hall- Rev. Ashley Harness (13:50)
Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Jen Crow (20:35)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Ashley Harness (26:57)
Offertory- Paolo Dubuque (28:23)
Poem- Saving Grace by Rosemary Wahtola Trommer (31:24)
Message- Rules of Engagement- Rev. Jen Crow (33:16)
Singing Together- Blue Boat Home (52:19)
Benediction- Rev. Jen Crow (56:26)
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Oct. 1, 2023- Loosen, Loosen, Baby
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
A single cylinder of interlaced bamboo strips seems delicate around two pointers–at least at first. But soon, they’ll want out. Without thinking, the digits back away from their closeness and find themselves stuck in place. Neither force nor frenzy will help; not twisting, not waiting, not pulling apart. The mind will need to calm to think of something beyond what’s worked before. The hands will need a wiser, more elegant idea to get free from the finger trap.
Hubris would teach us to limit our trust to the ideas we already know. Panic for the problems around us will tighten our grip on what’s familiar. Living from fear for the future will only make it harder to remember the wisdom in the generations. To make space for what we’ve not imagined, we’ll need to release some of what we have. To get free will mean to decenter a lot of what we think we can control, what’s common, what’s cozy, what’s currently clear.
To grasp what love needs from us now, how can we relieve the tensions which trap us? To get to freedom, what would happen if we found the way to loosen up and let go?
Singing to Gather- Woyaya- Aimee K. Bryant (:31)
Call to Worship- Dallas Rising (3:26)
Singing Together- Loosen, Loosen, Baby- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (10:45)
Story for All Ages- Aimee K. Bryant (14:59)
Prayer and Meditation- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (24:40)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Arif Mamdani (35:25)
Offertory- Aimee K. Bryant and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (38:23)
Reading- Generous Listening by Marilyn Nelson- Dallas Rising (42:19)
Anthem- Aimee K. Bryant (44:09)
Message- Loosen, Loosen, Baby- Rev. Jen Crow (48:29)
Hymn and Benediction- (1:06:09)
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Sept. 24, 2023- Tough Love
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
The experience of being welcomed with open arms can change us, rooting us in communities of care that transform individuals and society. Practicing this kind of love requires a tough mind and a tender heart, Dr. Martin Luther King once wrote, urging us to develop the characteristics that can ground us in transformative love.
Opening Hymn- My Life Flows On In Endless Song (:25)
Call to Worship & Words of Welcome- Nanette Stearns (6:43)
Singing Together- Lone Wolf- Shelley Des Islets and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (12:59)
Time for All Ages- Allison Connelly-Vetter (20:48)
Prayer & Cycle of Life- Rev. Ashley Harness (28:44)
Practice of Giving and Receiving - Rev. Jen Crow (36:42)
Offertory- Paolo Dubuque (38:21)
Reading- from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (41:34)
Singing Prayer- Standing Stone - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (45:23)
Message- Tough Love- Rev. Jen Crow (47:39)
Singing Together & Benediction (1:06:31)