Mazel Tov and Mistletoe: Lessons and Carols-In-Person and Virtual Worship
This year Hanukkah begins on Christmas Day. So our Christmas Eve service will include a tip of the hat to the religious and cultural diversity of our country and world.…
Is God Annoyed By Prayer?-In-Person and Virtual Worship
We are told that prayer is good for the soul. However, has anyone ever wondered how God feels about it? Being bombarded by requests, complaints and petitions can’t be easy.…
Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing-In-Person and Virtual Worship
What happens when jingoistic nationalism adopts the clothing of religious symbols and language? The Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore has observed that in our times many congregants get upset when…
How to be Thankful (Without Shutting Down the Critical Mind) – In-person and Virtual Worship
In this special intergenerational service we will take a closer look at the traditions that surround the Thanksgiving holidays. We are often told to count our many blessings instead of…
Reggae, Rastafarianism and Revolution – In-Person and Virtual Worship
They say it is important to teach 3 R’s in school. This Sunday we will teach the 3 R’s in church - reggae, rastafarianism and revolution. We will examine the…
The Unasked Question – In-Person and Virtual Worship
Many religions discourage adherents from asking too many questions. Questioning is interpreted as a lack of faith. This morning we will examine the positive side of asking questions. We will…
How to Disagree Satisfactorily-In-Person and Virtual Worship
Henry David Thoreau once expressed his appreciation for a friend because the two were able to “disagree satisfactorily.” By this Sunday we will likely know the results of a national…
What Kind of Church Is This? – In-Person and Virtual Worship- Rev. Chris Buice
As part of our All Souls/All Saints service we will be remembering those who have gone before us who empower us to work for justice in the world in anticipation…
Diwali: A Festival of Light -In-Person and Virtual Worship-Rev. Chris Buice, Amit and Bhavna Vora
This Sunday we will celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights in partnership with our friends from the Hindu Community Center. (You can watch our worship service streamed at 11 am…
The Gospel According to Dolly-In-Person and Virtual Worship
Dolly Parton has always had a gift for a turn of phrase. “It’s a good thing I was born a girl,” she once said, “Otherwise, I’d be a drag queen.”…