9:15 & 11:00 am: with Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Barb Martin. At a service a few weeks back, the congregation voted for a sermon they would like to hear Mark deliver again. “Reverent Agnosticism”—originally presented in 2013—was the winner. In a world with an unending diversity of theological perspectives, one person’s reason is often another … Continued
9:15 & 11:00 am: with Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Chris Paxson. For this annual pre-Thanksgiving service for all ages, our community of “story” will share a patchwork of reflections of gratitude for all that is our life. You may have your child dedicated at either of these services. Contact Rev. Stringer for more information.
9:15 & 11:00 am: with Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Terry Meek. On this first Sunday following the 2016 election, we will think about “problem saturated” stories, the stories in which a problem seems so dominant that we come to believe there may be no alternatives to the status quo. What can we do to help … Continued
Watch the Video (YouTube link) > For this, our traditional end-of-October service of remembrance to honor those who have died and to celebrate the continuity of life, we will together create an altar adorned with items that we think would be beautiful to our departed loved ones. All who attend are encouraged to bring photos, … Continued
Watch the Video (YouTube link) Watch the Celebrant Reflection Video (“To Be a Family Man”) > What if we could simply choose to forget the memories that haunt us? Would we? What might we gain and what might we lose if we did? Considering that forgetting doesn’t seem to be an option that most of … Continued
Watch the Video (YouTube link) > Mark Morrison-Reed reminds us that the “central task of religion is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all.” The unveiling is, in and of itself, a healing—of disconnection, loneliness, alienation. We will explore the practice of unveiling these bonds in our shared life and our individual spiritual … Continued
Watch the Video (YouTube link) Watch the Video of Celebrant Reflection (YouTube link) > If Martin Buber, the 20th century Jewish existentialist philosopher, was correct in his assertion that human life finds meaningfulness in relationships (specifically in “I-Thou” rather than “I-It” encounters), how are we to find meaning right now when so many of us … Continued
Watch the Video (YouTube link) > While we don’t necessarily share a common creed as Unitarian Universalists, we do share a common faith–a faith in covenant. We’ll consider together the challenges and benefits of such a faith and why it matters. Rev. Mark Stringer
Watch the Video (YouTube link) > It has been suggested that the question “Who am I?” will inevitably lead to a deeper question: “Whose am I?” To whom do you belong? To whom are you accountable? To whom do you answer? Powerful questions all. For this service we’ll consider our answers and what they reveal … Continued
Watch the Video (YouTube link) > As we kick off a month of considering what it means to be a community of covenant, we will share in our annual “blending of the waters” celebration. As is our custom at this all-ages service, we are invited to bring a small amount of water from our summer … Continued
Watch the Video (YouTube link) > Mark returns to the pulpit following his sabbatical with a meditation on what it means to be human as the world seems to be going awry. Rev. Mark Stringer
Watch the Video (YouTube link) Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Jon Royal. In all relationships, romantic and otherwise, there tend to be differences in desire between the partners. Depending on the topic at hand, one partner may be considered “high desire” and the other partner, comparatively speaking, “low desire”. How might we best navigate these differences … Continued
Sermon: Watch the Video (YouTube link) Member Reflections: Watch the Video (YouTube link) Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Bill Allen. “What is the one thing you most want the congregation to know that you are not sure they do?” a member asked Mark a few months back. Such a good question! Mark’s answer came quickly and … Continued
Watch the Video (YouTube link) Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Lizzie Mora. In the midst of challenging times when we can too often respond with emotional reactivity rather than with clear thinking, what are some ways that we can keep our heads on straight and our hearts engaged?
Watch the Video (YouTube link) Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Carissa Fields. Welcome the new year with your church family at this annual “Crossing the Threshold” service. Meaningful fun and ritual for all ages.
Watch the Video (YouTube link) Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Bryan Helmus. Mark shares with us his personal journey with the mystery and mythology of Santa Claus. He hasn’t always believed. But he does now.
Watch the Video (YouTube link) Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Lyra Halsten. At our October 25 services, the congregation voted for a sermon they would like to hear Mark deliver again. “Arriving Empty Handed”—originally presented in 2014—was the winner. We often think we are not enough as we are, that, to be of use in encounters, … Continued
Celebrant Reflection: Watch the Video (YouTube link) Sermon: Watch the Video (YouTube link) Rev. Mark Stringer; Celebrant: Laura Berardi. For this annual service that grapples with a concept from Murray Bowen’s Family Systems theory, Mark will consider how we are bequeathed at least some of the emotional process and levels of differentiation of our ancestors … Continued
