Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church

Trans In The House!

Led by James Green, pulpit guest. Do you know any transgender people?  Would you know if you did?  If you thought someone was transgender, how would you approach them?  We’ll explore understanding who transgender people are and how to make SKUUC a welcoming space.

BYOB

Led by Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris and Chris Selig. Join us for the joy of reading and the summer book communion. Bring your own book, one you are willing to give away to another person as you leave it on the altar for their enjoyment. After worship, we’ll gather for coffee, conversation, and a book fair, with opportunity to purchase new or used books.

The God We Don’t Believe In

Led by Rev. Darcy Baxter. Theologian Dr. Rebecca Parker once said “Tell me about the God you don’t believe in. I probably don’t believe in him either.” Join me in exploring the messiness of the G-word and how to respond to your father-in-law’s best friend when he asks you at a wedding reception dinner “Do you believe and have faith or are you one of those Unitarians who just doesn’t know?” Today’s special plate will go to Starr King School for the Ministry.

Your One Wild and Precious Life

Led by Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris and members. Last year we invited folks from every decade of life to share an answer to the poet’s question, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Let us see if we can find more answers

The Prodigal Daughter; Forgiveness & Return

Led by Rev. Carolyn Colbert, pulpit guest. The familiar story of the Prodigal Son takes on new meaning when told with an all female cast of characters. Not wealthy. Not landed Gentry. No fatted calves. But it’s still a story about forgiveness when a family is caught in a cycle of hurting and hating. What stops that cycle and turns them toward healing?

Love Letters in a Box

Led by Kirk Smith, pulpit guest and Roy King, Jr. Our relationships with our fathers can evolve throughout our lives. Here how a chance discovery of old letters changed the view of a father. Come reflect on your father and bring a picture of him, or other man important in your life, to display.

A Want Which the World Cannot Supply

Led by Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris. What is the test we require for membership in this society? With no creed, no written rule, how do we decide what it means to belong? Today we’ll welcome, with joy, our newest members, and find the part of our nature upon which religion is founded.

Building Your Own Theology

Led by Roy King, Jr., intern minister and BYOT class The responsibility for our tradition is to create a personal understanding of the world and our place in it. Those sharing today have initiated the task, and will share some of their wisdom.

I’m Gonna Learn

Led by Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris. Today we celebrate all the time and talent given to Starr King Church, the gifts and glories of leadership, and those smallest contributions that make up a congregation that endows our world with goodness and justice. Come celebrate!

All Kinds of Mamas

Led by Reverend Katie Kandarian-Morris. We are mothers and mamas in all kinds of ways. From the mamas giving birth to the aunties raising up the children on the block, we will honor all the pain, joy, sorrow, and promise of mamahood.