Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Santa Cruz Cnty
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"How The Light Gets In: A Sermon on Wholeness and Healing," led by Rev. Ben Myers
November 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Healing is ‘usually’ presented to us as something binary: something is either broken, or it has been healed from that brokenness. But that’s not how healing happens. Leonard Cohen wrote; “There is a crack in everything…that’s how the light gets in.” The sermon aspires to ‘shed some light’ on ways of thinking about repairing ourselves and the world.
Worship Speaker: Rev Ben Myers
Worship Associate: Andy Kreyche
Photo credit: Joe Gardner via unsplash images
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"Reparations & Forgiveness in the Beloved Community… Continued," led by Gail Swain, Music Director.
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November 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM Indigenous peoples, Black power. Gaza. Germany model of reparations. Africa too. Worship Speaker: Gail Swain Worship Associate: Pratibha Queen Image credit: Clay Banks via unsplash images Musicians: Jon Kennedy piano, Matt Hur, guitar, Jeff Arlt, drums Ensemble: Gail Swain, Woody, Anne Hayes, Karen Katz, Edy Rhodes, and soloist Edy Rhodes Featuring the following mu...
"What Now?", led by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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11/10/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom "What Now?" Minister: Rev. Laura Ludwig-Horton Worship Associate: Thomas Witz Thumbnail photo credit: Tim Mosslander via unsplash images After the election, let’s come together to reflect on where we are now, and how we are called to help repair our nation.
"Days of Awe," led by Rev. Esther Wallace
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Days of Awe November 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM Many Jewish Unitarian Universalists have recently observed the month of Elul, a time leading up to the ten days beginning with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Yom Kippur, which are known as the Days of Awe. This is a time for introspection and restoring and repairing our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the world. What might the portal of the ...
"Slow Down, Listen Up: An Invitation to Contemplative Practice," led by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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10/27/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom "Slow Down, Listen Up: An Invitation to Contemplative Practice" Minister: Rev. Laura Ludwig-Horton on Zoom Worship Associates: Laura Lewandowsky and Andy Kreyche There’s a stereotype that people with a strong spiritual practice are turning away from the world’s suffering and letting themselves get lost in warm spiritual fuzzies. But Henri Nouwen says spiritua...
"Justice and Dignity for All," led by Rev. Ryan Althaus
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10/13/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom "Justice and Dignity for All" Worship Speaker: Rev. Ryan Althaus on Zoom Worship Associate: Andy Kreyche First Reading read by: Ginny Aragon Some 300 years ago our forefathers acknowledged the self-worth of all people by emphasizing Liberty and Justice for all…but how about dignity? Where does being dignified fit in-in 1776, but moreover in 2024? Our politica...
"Small Group Ministry," led by Thomas Witz and Diana Wirt
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10/20/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom Cafe Conversation: Build Connection within our UU Fellowship through Deep Listening Worship Leaders: Thomas Witz and Diana Wirt (speaking about SGM) Worship Associate: Sylvia Forsyth
"Rescued Animal Blessing Service," led by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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10/6/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom "Rescued Animal Blessing Service," led by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Today we bless our animal companions and the wild creatures with whom we share this earth. Online folks, your pets and stuffed animals are warmly invited to join in and cuddle with you, stalk across the screen, or hang out however suits their nature. If you’re coming in person, you’re invited t...
"Dogs and Cats and Unitarian Universalists" led by Rev. Ben Meyers
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9/29/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom This Month's Theme: Invitation "Dogs and Cats and Unitarian Universalists" led by Rev. Ben Meyers A sermon about the differences that sometimes drive us ‘crazy’ but also make us who we are. Special Music from Jerry Paul and the Healer Trio. Guest Speaker: Rev. Ben Meyers Worship Associate: Sylvia Forsyth Photo credit: Mindy Scherr
"No Come On In," 9/22/24, led by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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9/22/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom This Month's Theme: Invitation "No Come On In," led by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Inviting in the bad stuff along with the good? Seriously?! Today we explore the spiritual practice of welcoming everything into our lives - yes, everything. Gratitude World Peace Equinox Balance Minister: Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Worship Associate: Thomas Witz Photo credit: Belinda...
"Cafe Conversation," 9-15-24, led by Carolyn Johnson-Gutter and Bob Campbell
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9/15/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom This Month's Theme: Invitation "Cafe Conversation", led by Bob Campbell and Carolyn Johnson-Gutter The Unitarian Universalist denomination has never been 'evangelical' in nature, but is there an opportunity for opening ourselves and our doors to new friends via living out an active invitation? We have a lot to offer the growing spiritual not religious populati...
"Discovering God: The Search for Unity and Universal Worship", 8/4/24, led by Jeff Rudisill
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Humans are on the cusp of evolutionary change, facing multiple existential challenges. Is there a god and religion hiding in the shadows of our language-driven perceptions that can guide humans toward survival? Led by Jeff Rudisill Worship Associate Sylvia Forsyth
"Waters of Healing, Waters of Justice," 9/8/24, led by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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9/8/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom This Month's Theme: Invitation "Waters of Healing, Waters of Justice", led by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig On this Water Communion Sunday, all are invited to bring a small amount of water to the service-maybe from the ocean, or a beloved lake, or from the faucet in your own home. Come in person, come on Zoom-wherever you are, you’re welcome to participate in this a...
"Everyday Mysticism: Cultivating Inner Life," 8/18/24, Speaker: Bob Strayer
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8/18/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom This Month's Theme: Almost Anything Goes "Everyday Mysticism: Cultivating Inner Life," Speaker: Bob Strayer In a world that is difficult, distracting, dangerous, and often disappointing, there is every reason to nurture a rich inner life, which we might refer to as "everyday mysticism" or "soulfulness". Doing so, offers a measure of comfort, provides a heighte...
"Planting the Seeds", 8/11/24, Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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8/11/24 10:00am In-Person and Zoom "Planting the Seeds", led by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig We’re beginning a new ministry together! Today, let’s explore a few of the habits of relationship that can help plant the seeds for a great year of ministry to come. Worship Leader: Reverend Laura Horton-Ludwig Worship Associate: Andy Kreyche Reader: Carol Rudisill
"That's Where the Light Gets In", 6/30/24, Speaker: Carolyn Johnson-Gutter
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"That's Where the Light Gets In", 6/30/24, Speaker: Carolyn Johnson-Gutter
"A Mostly Musical Solstice & Flower Ceremony", 6/23/24, Music Director: Gail Swain
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"A Mostly Musical Solstice & Flower Ceremony", 6/23/24, Music Director: Gail Swain
"We Are Future Ancestors: Answering the Call of Those Who Will Follow" 6/16/24, Speaker: Anne Hayes
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"We Are Future Ancestors: Answering the Call of Those Who Will Follow" 6/16/24, Speaker: Anne Hayes
"Taking Time for a Little R&R&R: Rest, Relaxation & Renewal", 6/9/24, Rev Ryan Althaus
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"Taking Time for a Little R&R&R: Rest, Relaxation & Renewal", 6/9/24, Rev Ryan Althaus
"Granite or Grace", 5/26/24, Speaker: Ginny Aragon
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"Granite or Grace", 5/26/24, Speaker: Ginny Aragon
"In the Center is Love", 5/19/24, Rev Ben Meyers
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"In the Center is Love", 5/19/24, Rev Ben Meyers
"Coexist ... It's More Than A Sticker", 5/5/24, Rev Ryan Althaus
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"Coexist ... It's More Than A Sticker", 5/5/24, Rev Ryan Althaus
"Reparations in the Beloved Community: To Repair, Restore and Heal", 4/28/24, Rev Ben Meyers
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"Reparations in the Beloved Community: To Repair, Restore and Heal", 4/28/24, Rev Ben Meyers
"The Gift of Poetry", 4/14/24, Worship Leaders: Marsha Hudson and Norman Brown
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"The Gift of Poetry", 4/14/24, Worship Leaders: Marsha Hudson and Norman Brown
"Honoring Our Beloved Mother Earth", 4/21/24, Rev Terra Collier-Young
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"Honoring Our Beloved Mother Earth", 4/21/24, Rev Terra Collier-Young
Café Conversations: Recognizing the Interdependent Elements of Things in Your Everyday Life", 4/7/24
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Café Conversations: Recognizing the Interdependent Elements of Things in Your Everyday Life", 4/7/24
"Blessed Boulder-Rolling Bodhisattva", 3/31/24, Rev Ryan Althaus
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"Blessed Boulder-Rolling Bodhisattva", 3/31/24, Rev Ryan Althaus
"Can We Be the Change We Want?", 3/17/24, Worship Leaders: Marsha Hudson & Norman Brown
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"Can We Be the Change We Want?", 3/17/24, Worship Leaders: Marsha Hudson & Norman Brown
"Lifting the Blinds on the Window of Implicit Bias", 3/10/24, Rev Ben Meyers
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"Lifting the Blinds on the Window of Implicit Bias", 3/10/24, Rev Ben Meyers
"Strangers In A Distant Land", 3/3/24, Worship Leader: Andy Kreyche
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"Strangers In A Distant Land", 3/3/24, Worship Leader: Andy Kreyche