“An Experience of the Holy”, by Rev. Jennifer Ryu Reverend Ryu spoke on the common roots of Baptists and Unitarian Universalists. The Tabernacle Choir sang, as well. Sermon: Listen Read
Service, November 1, 2009
“Growing in the Dark”, by David Hopkinson and Chris Faia Speaking on depression, grief, and loss, David Hopkinson and Chris Faia examined how these experiences can create opportunities for healing and hope. Larry Ventis and David Hamilton provided special music. The choir sang at the 9:15 service. Listen to David Hopkinson on Depression Listen to Chris Faia on Grief
Service, October 18, 2009
“The Depths of Evil” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu We use this word to describe the forces which degrade and destroy life. Some people see evil simply as the moral opposite of good. Following the work of Martin Buber, we will investigate whether good and evil can be reconciled rather than polar opposites. Is there a higher unity that can redeem …
Service, October 11, 2009
“How do you like your life best—in solitude or with companions?”by Rev. Dick Weston-Jones Minister Emeritus of the UU Church of Ventura, California, the Rev. Dick Weston-Jones has served as parish minister to ten American UU churches and New Zealand over the last 46 years. A friend of novelist Ken Kesey, Dick was the Dean of a 1964 UU summer …
Service, October 4, 2009
“Blessed be the Ties that Bind” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu The number of Unitarian Universalist congregations may be small, but we aspire to a great purpose: to bring more love, more healing, and more peace into this world. Today, we reflect on the ties that bind our congregation to others, especially through the Chalice Lighters program. The WUU Choir sang …
Service, September 27, 2009
“Why Suffer?” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu Why is there suffering in the world…Buddha taught that to be human means that we suffer–does that make him a fatalist? Is the point of living a good life to eradicate suffering? What are your thoughts about the meaning of suffering? Catherine Hauke and David Doersch offered music on the vibraphone, recorder, and piano. …
Service, September 20, 2009
“Living in Harmony with the Earth” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu The perspective of the Iroquois Nation can be found in the US Constitution and in the democratic ideals of our country’s founders. Sadly, we have not grasped one of their most basic visions: “In every deliberation, we must consider the impact on the seventh generation…” The average American barely looks …
Service, September 6, 2009
“Sexuality and Religion” by Rev. Alane Cameron Miles In a reprise of a well-received sermon given in Richmond, Rev. Alane Miles will address three very different religions with well-known or notorious tenets on sexuality and relate them in some surprising ways to Unitarian Universalism. Sermon: Listen
Sunday, 10/11 – National Equality March
Washington, D.C. The Welcoming Congregation Committee encourages you to join them on October 11, 2009, for the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. People from all across America will let our elected leaders know that now is the time for full equal rights for LGBT people. Carpool from the WUU parking lot (6 am) to catch the Thomas Jefferson District …
Service, August 30, 2009
“Among the First” by Rev. Jennifer Ryu The first three African American ministers to be ordained by the Universalist denomination worked in Norfolk and Suffolk. They were especially instrumental in advancing education in the Black community. This worship service corresponds with the first reunion of the Jordan School in Suffolk, which will be held the first weekend in September. Stay …