Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church

Voice Still and Small

starrkinguu — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:37:54 +0000

(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.

In Giving We Receive

starrkinguu — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:37:05 +0000

(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.

True North

starrkinguu — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:25:19 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian, Kate & Geir Jordahl) As a gift for Mother’s Day, we’ll experience a photo and musical journey through member Geir Jordahl’s beautiful new book of photography, Searching for True North. A spiritual experience.

Sweet Days and Roses

starrkinguu — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:42:32 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian) The Celtic festival of Beltane is celebrated sometime around May Day. How are the symbols of flora and pastures relevant to us today? How might we live what Emerson called “the potent blood” of modest May? Immediately following each service, the minister will hold a brief informational session in the Library for those with questions about Unitarian Universalism or interested in membership.

How to Live Slow

starrkinguu — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:45:59 +0000

(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?

Earth Day Service: Greening our Faith.

starrkinguu — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:38:08 +0000

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.”

What Color is Our Sky?

starrkinguu — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:13:46 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian & Carol Bodeau) There’s a slogan that calls us Church of the Boiling Globe. How do we deal with the reality of global warming without letting it paralyze us á la Chicken Little? And what do we do with those critics who say that we’re all Chicken Littles? How do we ground our response in our own deep, respectful theology?

Enriching Our Soil: Toward the Beloved Community

starrkinguu — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:28:17 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian) Today, let us attempt to answer the questions “How can I make a difference in the world?” and “How can one smallish congregation make a difference?” As we dedicate our resources and ourselves, we find we live a life not only can sustaining, but possibly even enriching to our planet and each other.

Spiritual or Religious?

starrkinguu — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:15:52 +0000

(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.

What to Say When the Ducks Show Up

starrkinguu — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:21:45 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian & Carol Bodeau) **INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICE** This Easter Sunday we’ll share our annual Flower Communion and ask the question, Are we ready for the unexpected? Please bring a flower to share, and if you’re younger, be ready to find Easter eggs.

A Moveable Feast

starrkinguu — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:54:02 +0000

(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?

The Life That Is Waiting for Us

starrkinguu — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:32:26 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian)

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?

Real Life True Stories of a Heretic

starrkinguu — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:57:33 +0000

(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?

Justice, Equity, Compassion

starrkinguu — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:49:51 +0000

(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?

The Transcending Mysteries and Wonder of Lent

starrkinguu — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:48:39 +0000

(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?

The Moral Arc of the Universe

starrkinguu — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:22:31 +0000

January 20 (Rev. Katie Kandarian) On this Sunday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we’ll look at sources of King’s inspirations, including our own Unitarian reformer Theodore Parker. Where can we find inspiration to make change in our day?

Burning Brightly

starrkinguu — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:16:33 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian & Carol Bodeau)The first Sunday in January welcomes our annual Burning Off ceremony, where we attempt through ritual to rid ourselves of the old negative influences and start the new year afresh. It’s not always easy, but here is a good place to start. Immediately following the service, the minister will hold a brief informational session in the Library for those with questions about Unitarian Universalism or interested in membership.

To Touch Inward Springs

starrkinguu — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:00:11 +0000

(Rev. Katie Kandarian & Carol Bodeau) The founder of American Unitarianism, William Ellery Channing, believed that it was our responsibility to inspire a lifelong love of truth and learning upon the young. How do we follow his important model?

A Season of Light

starrkinguu — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:16:55 +0000

Carol Bodeau The winter solstice is the darkest time of the year, greeted around the world with many holidays of light. How can we both deepen into the darkness and welcome the returning light?