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 to participate with the purpose of our larger denomination, the … Continue reading The Gift of Liberating Love
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.
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 community. As a member of Yakima Selah Neighbors’ Network, you … Continue reading Community Matters
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 of the spirit and an openness to the forces that … Continue reading The Gift of Mystery
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.
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.
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 passed on October 7 after a fall at a friend’s … Continue reading Tune In Together: Being the Calm in the Storm
“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 changes. Phil Dindia has been deeply involved in the organizing, … Continue reading Faith, Hope, and Love for Social Justice
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 your door. Let’s join together this day, break bread and … Continue reading Post-Thanksgiving Soup and Bread
The call for generosity may off-handedly be equated with the call to be kind. But deep, deliberate and conscious practice of generosity changes how we relate to life, prompts both the giver and the receiver to feel seen and less alone, and undermines comfortable views to invite justice in. From the Soul Matters resources, Susan … Continue reading The Gift of Generosity