Starr King Unitarian Universalist Church

Come, Come, Whoever You Are!

This Sunday we celebrate Rumi’s poetry and learn about Rabia of Basra, a Sufi woman who saw herself as part of a rising protest movement within Islam

Environmental Justice as Spiritual Practice

Jennifer Koney and Claudia McDonagh share their passion for climate activism.

Yosemite Reflection

Reflection by congregant Beth Ogilvie on Yosemite as a Spiritual Practice.

Beauty of Mother Earth

This Sunday we celebrate the beauty of our Mother Earth with poetry, music, and stories from our own congregants whose spiritual practices are strongly rooted in nature.

Mother Earth: The Earth is Our Mother

Worship is a key way for a spiritual community to collectively hold the pain of environmental injustice and climate change, our faith that another world is possible, and our commitment to working toward that world. Join us as we recommit to honoring and protecting our planet, our home.

Pastoral Care: The Heart of Our Beloved Community

Join us as we express our gratitude for our Pastoral Care Associates. Their generosity of spirit brings compassion, companionship, and unconditional love in the form of visits, meals, prayers, and reaching out to all in need.

A Generous Comfort

How do we give our hearts and bodies comfort so that we can give gorgeously of our gifts and treasures out into our community and the world? Join guest Megan Dowdell in exploring this question through sermon, song and spirit.

Megan serves as Assistant Professor of Ethics and Society at Starr King School for the Ministry, a Unitarian Universalist identity seminary alongside Rev. Maria Cristina. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner Stefanie, her cat Emerson and her dog Violet.  Megan is a candidate for UU ministry and this month, she will interview with the Ministerial Fellowship Committee, the credentialing body for UU ministers. Megan is thrilled to lead worship with an intentionally welcoming congregation whose ministries strive to create justice and serve the community across the lifespan.

The Spiritual Practice of Smiling

Guest sermon by Rev. Barbara Meyers.  Come and explore how a simple smile can be a very powerful practice for body and soul. 

What Is The Difference Between Charity and Solidarity?

Join us as we reflect upon our mission and how we work for justice in the larger community. Our children will be learning about solidarity and will spend time in class putting together “Blessing Bags” to donate to South Hayward Parish.

Lovingkindness

Inspired by the work of Sharon Salzberg, we reflect on the Buddhist spiritual path of Lovingkindness as "the liberation of the heart which is love." Led by our Rev. Maria Cristina.