Speaker: Annette Grochowski

Burning Bowl Fire Communion

The Burning Bowl Fire Communion is a unique Unitarian Universalist fire cleansing ritual to bid farewell to the old year, and to release it. Participants are invited to write down thoughts, habits, or burdens they wish to release. These slips of paper are then … read more.

Poetry Service: Mended, Not Erased

Poetry has a unique way of expressing truths that ordinary conversation often cannot. In this service, we will explore the human experience through poems, spoken word, music, and reflective readings in the theme, “Mended, Not Erased.”

Bring your original works or favorite poems and … read more.

Show & Tell

What objects hold meaning in your life? A photograph, a tool, a book, a stone, a toy, a keepsake?
In this interactive service, participants are invited to bring an object and share the story it carries — a memory, a lesson, or a moment of … read more.

Water Communion

Bring some water that holds meaning or comes from a special place in order to participate in this special Unitarian Universalist traditional service.

The Water Communion  was first used at a Unitarian Universalist service in the 1980s. It celebrates “coming together” from our many journeys, physical … read more.

Lunch With TED: “Lose Your Ego, Find Your Compassion”

For those curious folks interested in a deeper and broader exploration of science, technology, culture, and our changing world, we will watch the TED Talk, “Lose Your Ego, Find Your Compassion,” by Feisal Abdul Rauf. We will follow the talk with a facilitated discussion.

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