Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church

What Happens When We Die

Led by Jim Craig, pulpit guest.

What Happens When We Die: – Popular opinion is that the majority of people who are religious main concern is immortality. What do you think? The service will include an open Q&A and discussion. Jim is a former Presbyterian Minister, and is currently serving as President of the Board at the UU facility in Napa.

PATHWAYS TO REDEMPTION: CLIMATE CHANGE/JUST TRANSITION

Led by Rev. Kurt Kuhwald, pulpit guest.

Kurt will present the issue of climate change as a moral calling.

The Meaning of Life

Led by Rev. Jane Ramsey, pulpit guest

A free and responsible search for truth and meaning: these are not empty words. Why are we here? What is the  point of our existence? Questions which arise during our lifetime and can become more focused as we face our mortality. Unitarian Universalism is a faith which, contrary to popular belief, may well have a way to help you find your answers.

“The Philippines and the Unitarians”

Readers Theater

Led by Al Murdach.

Come enjoy this Sunday’s Readers Theater experience. The sermon title is “The Philippines and the Unitarians” performed by the Starr King Players.

Hallelujah

Led by Christy Baker.

The song “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen has been widely covered in popular media. The appeal lies in biblical and secular stories of betrayal and union. Cohen said, “The song explains that many kinds of Hallelujahs do exist. All the perfect and broken Hallelujahs have an equal value. It’s, as I say, a desire to affirm my faith in life.” As a community, let us affirm such complexity in our lives.

Christy Baker graduated from Starr King School for the Ministry in 2011. She works at the Stanford Cancer Institute. Prior work has included community organizing and advocacy with UU Justice Ministry of California. She is passionate about spiritual formation, education and pastoral care as her ministry in our congregations and beyond.

Independence Day Service: Tom Paine

Led by Rev. Joy Atkinson.

This service will celebrate American independence and explore the contributions and ideas of one of the most devoted and unique of the American revolutionaries.

Book Communion

Bring a book for the book communion (children too) and leave with a book. And enjoy some inspirational words to live by.

FATHER’S DAY SERVICE

Led by Glen Jacob –

Join us for a lay-led service, as we celebrate fathers with word, song and poetry.

CONFESSIONS OF A MYSTICAL, HUMANISTICALLY-INCLINED AGNOSTIC THEIST WITH PAGAN TENDENCIES AND A LOVE FOR JESUS

Led by Rev. Joy Atkinson

The title of this sermon is inspired by the diversity of beliefs one finds within a UU congregation—sometimes within one individual Unitarian Universalist! 

Joy will explore her personal theology, and invites you to do the same.

EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS

Rev. Joy Atkinson
This Sunday we engage in a uniquely Unitarian ritual that was established in Czechoslovakia on June 4th, 1923, and is widely celebrated in our Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist congregations. Please bring a flower for every attending member of your family to add to the communal bouquet, representing the diverse gifts we bring. Join us for this beautiful service celebrating our history and symbolizing the diversity of the gifts we bring.