Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church

You Do Not Have To Be Good

starrkinguu — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:31:23 +0000

June 7, 2009 ~Rev. Katie Kandarian A few weeks ago the country was inspired by a beautiful singing voice from an unlikely place. Susan Boyle, middleaged British “spinster” became a household name after the video of her singing on a popular British TV show, similar to American Idol. Why was the sound of her voice so surprising? Should all great singers have beautifully shaped brows and look like Carrie Underwood (an American Idol winner)? What does this mean for us, the ones who were surprised. In the words of poet Mary Oliver, “you do not have to be good” might we add, “or beautiful”.

Ministry is All That We Do-Together

starrkinguu — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:43:15 +0000

~Rev. Katie Kandarian Join us for our annual service honoring all of the volunteers, all of the ministries in this congregation. Here we only have one professional minister, all the rest are volunteers. Here we believe in shared ministry—come and participate!

Mothers and Daughters Our Whole Lives

starrkinguu — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:42:30 +0000

~Rev. Katie Kandarian and OWL graduates If you aren’t a middle-schooler or the parent of one you may hear folks talking about OWL and think it’s the bird-watching group. Come find out why this values based sexuality curriculum is so important in our current culture. Our most recent OWL students will share in the service today.

Flower Communion: Earth Laughs in

starrkinguu — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:58:58 +0000

~Rev. Katie Kandarian Join us for our annual flower communion and a celebration othe joys that Easter brings. Wear your most festive Sunday best and come looking for the resurrection of earth and spirit.

Point of View, Pt 2

starrkinguu — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:53:45 +0000

~Rev. Katie Kandarian After ten years of ministry, a deepening relationship takes place with the people in the ministry—in the church, the community, the colleagues, and the wider world. This community has provided much of the inspiration for that depth—come share.

A Transubstantiated POV

starrkinguu — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:22:48 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian) It may not be as grand as the word sounds, but over a period of time being dedicated to the task of ministry moves one along a deepening path. As each of us has come to be here over a period of time, how might that enrichment change our point of view?

Growing in Giving:

starrkinguu — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:04:31 +0000

(Andy Hansen & Rev. Katie Kandarian) This is Celebration Sunday, the day in the church year where we put into economic terms the meaning of this place in our lives. Board member Andy Hansen will share the pulpit today, addressing the transformative nature of giving and we will gather after the service to celebrate with food and fellowship the gifts and the gladness of our spiritual home.

Legacies & Promise:

starrkinguu — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:01:20 +0000

(Dara Kaufman-Ledonne) For the occasion of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we unearth and lift up voices from UU women’s history—or “her-story”! How do UU women’s her-storical voices challenge and inspire our movement today? Where do voices from the past resonate with those in the present? How are present dreams informed by past visionaries? Join in celebrating, questioning and contemplating together the legacies and promises of our movement.

Starr King Church is located at in Hayward, CA. Our church is nestled in a community in the Hayward hills.

Giving Thanks for Gratitude

starrkinguu — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:34:51 +0000

(Cassandra Howe) Rumi said, “Giving thanks for abundance is sweeter than the abundance itself.” How do we increase our capacity to be grateful just by giving thanks? How do we, in practicing gratitude, nourish the bonds that connect us with life, with with ultimate, and with one another? Join us for a service of thanksgiving and of cherishing who we are as a faith-filled community.

Presente

starrkinguu — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:07:01 +0000

(Revs. John Wichman & Katie Kandarian) Members of South Hayward Parish and this church’s Jim Forsyth made the trek to Ft. Benning, Georgia to protest the activities that train foreign soldiers who return to kill in Latin America. Come hear the moving story.

Where The Earth Is, We Are

starrkinguu — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:39:27 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian) We enrich the soil through understanding the ancient celebrations of the seasons. Groundhog’s Day might just be a silly practice, or the long ago practice of weather forecasting known as Imbolc in the Celtic world.

January 25

starrkinguu — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:16:29 +0000

The Result of Transformation (Rev. Katie Kandarian) What are the reasons we commit to religious institution? Is there an end product larger than our short term desires? What makes liberal religion different than the evangelicals?

Patriotism and MLK

starrkinguu — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:24:02 +0000

(Bob Meyerson) This lay-led service explores the question “What is patriotic?” Was Martin Luther King patriotic? Was he considered so in his time? In today’s climate, can UUs be patriotic? Could it depend on who’s defining it?

This Being Human is A Guest House

starrkinguu — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:56:16 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian) We’ve talked before about hospitality, but what is it to be a good guest? When we are the visitor, how is it that we behave? We may find ourselves as visitors during this holiday season, but possibly, our entire human state is as a guest. How are we good guests?

Our Last Lecture

starrkinguu — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:10:06 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian) UU Randy Pausch wrote the very successful best-seller The Last Lecture. What might we learn from his positive message of overcoming obstacles, seizing the moment? What is our last lecture? Bookstore Open.

A New Administration

starrkinguu — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:35:07 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian) The election is behind us. How will these new leaders and propositions change our future? Where is our hope and promise? Where is the good, and what do we still have to work on?