Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church

WHY THE WORLD NEEDS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS – CANVASS SUNDAY

Led by Rev. Joy Atkinson -
On this Sunday, when most visits between canvassers and pledgers will take place in the afternoon, our Canvass Sunday service will explore the value of Unitarian Universalism and this UU community to each of us and to the world at large. Suppose there were no religious community like ours?

Writing as a Spiritual Practice

Glen Jacob, lay-led service

You may know that we have a few aspiring writers here at Starr King. Join us today for a lay-led service as we hear from a few of them, and talk about the process, the craft and the spirituality of putting words on paper.

TO SAVE OR SAVOR

Led by Rev. Joy Atkinson;  Author EB White once wrote ”I wake up each morning torn between a desire to save the world and a desire to savor the world. This makes it very hard to plan the day.” This year’s “Leap Day,” February 29th, is a kind of bonus day that comes around only once every four years. We will pause from our everyday busyness,on this day before our “bonus day,” to consider how we wish to spend the gift of time that has been given to us. How might we plan our days?

WHEN I HEARD THE LEARNED ASTRONOMER

Led by Rev. Joy Atkinson

Evolution Sunday honors the Clergy Letter Project—an effort by clergy of many faiths to publicly support science education in schools and refute those who would replace science with “creationism.” The sermon will take us on a journey around the universe and explore the interface of science and theology.

I LOVE, THEREFORE I AM

Led by Rev. Joy Atkinson

Love is an essential ingredient in nurturing human life and health. On this Valentine’s Day service, the sermon will explore various facets and types of love in human experience.

MEET A MUSLIM NEIGHBOR

Led by guest speaker Hina Khan-Mukhtar
Too often, we hear about Muslim women only from the media or from political pundits who are trying to rally the world to help “save” them from their religion and culture. But what do Muslim women themselves actually think about being Muslim? It behooves us to learn the truth from people who are fully capable of articulating their own opinions and sharing their own stories. For that reason, we are inviting one of our own Muslim neighbors to come share her thoughts and experiences with us. Please join us for the conversation!

Hina Khan-Mukhtar is a mother of three boys and one of the founders of a homeschooling co-operative in Lafayette, California, which now serves over 35 homeschooling families in the East Bay. In addition to teaching Language Arts to elementary, middle school, and high school students, she is also involved in interfaith dialogue. Hina is a monthly contributor to The Muslim Observer’s “Raising Our Ummah” column and also writes for Seeker’s Hub where she shares parenting advice and ideas for nurturing spiritual traditions in childhood.

Turning Swords into Plowshares

Led by member Joyce Kinnear

As we try to navigate a world filled with intolerance of others, fueling violence and even hate, is there a way to turn the tide? How do we stem the tide against negativity and discrimination that is so often justified by religious symbolism and language? A modest proposal–understanding and effectively engaging others in that language and with that symbolism could be more effective than you think.

Douglas Sprague Memorial

Long time member Doug Sprague passed away after a stroke on January 6th at the age of 82. Here is the edited podcast of the memorial service on January 30, 2016.

THE STATE OF THE CONGREGATION

Led by Rev. Joy Atkinson.

How is Starr King Church doing? Our interim minister will offer a transition-time assessment of our triumphs, needs and challenges, and will indulge in a little crystal-ball-gazing.

STILL DREAMING

Led by Rev. Joy Atkinson.

Join us for a service of tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, and the important work he left for the rest of us to do. Let’s resolve to take up his good work and carry it forward.