Archives: Services

“Unwanted Identities”

We spend most of our lives working towards who we want to be. But we are also influenced by who we don’t want to be. Shame researcher Brene Brown calls these unwanted identities. This morning we will reflect on who we do and don’t want … read more.

“It’s Okay To Be Happy”

Bad news abounds. Terrible things are happening all over the globe. There is much to worry about as we look ahead. How do we make room for joy and laughter? This is the sixth in a 10-part series on resiliency, informed by the book The … read more.

“Jesus was Single”

It’s not easy being single in a world that assumes everyone is part of a couple (or wants to be). Our service today considers the surprising ways that expectations and assumptions of couplehood are conveyed. Today is our annual chocolate and berries service.

“From Homeless to Home”

Chalice’s Social Justice and Service Team shares our October 2019 experience as 25 Chalice congregants built a home for a housing-challenged family in Tijuana through Casas de Luz organization. From our place of privilege we take housing for granted. What does it mean to go … read more.

“Imbolc Blessings” All Church Service

Imbolc is the Neo-Pagan celebration of the earliest signs of spring, an observance that lives on in our modern Groundhog Day. At this morning’s service, we honor the goddess Brigid and celebrate her gifts of beauty and creativity.

No RE classes today. Childcare available in … read more.

“In Defense of Etiquette”

Manners, etiquette, and politeness have been all but abandoned as norms we aspire to. But many of the old “rules” may provide us some welcome help in navigating the challenges of new technologies.

“Soon and Very Soon”

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, this morning’s service will reflect on the contemporary issues that would surely attract MLK’s involvement were he alive today, including the pervasiveness of white supremacy, poverty, and militarism.

“Avoiding the Work”

Life is full of things to do to keep us too distracted to notice what needs changing. What might happen if we stop avoiding the work we are called to do? This is the fifth in a 10-part series on resiliency, informed by the book … read more.

“Ministry In Our Lives”

A congregation has many ministries, and we each play a part in them. We minister to our friends, to our congregation, and to the world. We’ll look at the different ministry roles we each might take on at times, and how these roles have been … read more.

“Letting Go” All-Church Service

We celebrate the coming new year by considering what burdens we might want to release in order to continue our life’s journey less encumbered. Our ritual will invite you to let go of something weighing you down, and also to affirm what you want more … read more.