Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church

(Carol Bodeau) What does it mean to be ‘called’ to a vocation? Through hearing the story of Intern Minister Carol Bodeau’s journey into ministry, we will explore together the ways that an individual’s call to ministry can intersect with the life of a congregation.

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(Rev. Katie Kandarian & Carol Bodeau) A community of faith runs by volunteer love and service. Today we’ll acknowledge those gifts, both great and small, and practice both ends of service. Immediately following the service we will hold our congregational annual meeting.

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(Rev. Katie Kandarian) When even Starbucks has a drive-thru window, how can we attempt to live a life that moves at a bit of a slower pace? How can our food choices become an integral part of our choice to slow down and experience peace and contentment?

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Members of Starr King Earth Ministry will introduce the Green Sanctuary program and reflect on what this means to our lives and to the Earth, our “Blue Boat Home.”

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(Rev. Katie Kandarian) I’m spiritual—not religious, say many. What exactly are they getting at? Is one good, the other bad, one free, the other burdened? What are you? Today’s special collection will go to the work of the California UU Legislative Ministry.

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(Carol Bodeau) On the last Sunday in the season of Lent that precedes Easter, we will explore the meaning of Palm Sunday in a creative worship format. UUs are increasingly exploring contemporary worship forms that include movement, lots of special music and dynamic ritual. How can these new ideas enliven our ritual practice and our shared worship?

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Steven Sondheim wrote the play Into the Woods to remind us that happily ever after isn’t always. How might we rewrite our dreams to create happy endings?

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(Rev. Katie Kandarian) College students are learning critical thinking by reading Out of the Flames about Unitarian heretics from the past. Michael Servetus is the “fearless scholar” who was burned at the stake. How did printing and publishing lead to his death?

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(Carol Bodeau) Our second principle of Unitarian Universalism calls us to build a world where all humans experience a just and sustainable life, and our denomination has made a committment to anti-oppression work. One important area of this work is in building cultural sensitivity and eliminating cultural misappropriation. How are we, as individuals and as a community, supporting this work?

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(Rev. Katie Kandarian) Easter comes early this year, with Ash Wednesday this coming week. One of the sources of our faith is the direct experience that can make our lives rich and meaningful. What if we made Lent a time to note those experiences, and share them?

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