Archives: Services

Life Hacks for a Happy Climate

Chuck Forester and Debra Kroon are teaming up to present “How to Feng Shui Your Refrigerator and other happy climate hacks” by Jiaying Zhao. Dr. Zhao is a behavioral scientist from British Columbia, Canada. On April 23, 2023, Dr. Zhao delivered a Ted Talk where … read more.

The Gift of Liberating Love

Informed by the Soul Matters series, Susan Kaphammer shares thoughts, readings and stories prompting consideration of the love that we receive and give. We will look beyond sentimental or romantic love to the power at the intersection of love and liberation. It is this that calls us … read more.

A Peek Inside Banned Books

Banned books are once again a flamin’ hot topic in the news. Rosemary Saul, assisted by Linda Dunham, will share some thoughts about the what, the where, and perhaps the why.

Community Matters

Chrissy Schott with The Yakima and Selah Neighbors’ Network (YSNN) joins us to share about this organization which promotes new ways to navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging by creating programs, friendships and services that support independence in our homes and connection to our … read more.

The Gift of Mystery

Our culture celebrates the conquering of mysteries.  Through science and reason and intellect we expect what is currently unexplained can be and will be figured out.  But consider that our faith tradition has always included “transcending mystery and wonder…. which moves us to a renewal … read more.

Christmas Eve Morning Service

Christmas Eve morning service at 10 a.m.! Join Sunny Sonker, Linda King and others in this celebration of the season with a UU twist! Stories, songs and recognition of December holidays will be featured. All ages welcome.

Festive Holiday Singalong

Plan to tune up your holiday voices and sing with gusto in this Festive Holiday Singalong led by Jeff Main of the MainStrings, well-known local bluegrass musicians. A fun service for all ages.

Tune In Together: Being the Calm in the Storm

This “post-doom, no gloom” sermon by Rev. Michael Dowd was his last. It was delivered at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint, Michigan on August 13, 2023. Connie Barlow, Michael Dowd’s wife, mission partner, and video editor, thinks it is one of his best. Michael … read more.

Faith, Hope, and Love for Social Justice

“Between the Ridges Coalition for the Common Good” is an organization being formed in Yakima.   Many small nonprofits are providing stop-gap help for people in our community, but the impact is often temporary.  The Coalition hopes that combined efforts may lead to deeper, more comprehensive … read more.

Post-Thanksgiving Soup and Bread

Gratitude is like a muscle that you can build. By practicing daily we can find even the smallest thing to be grateful for on any given day. Maybe it is tissue for your tears. Or that extra zucchini the gardening neighbor snuck and placed by … read more.