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You and your well-behaved pet are invited to our annual pet blessing service! In the Catholic tradition, October 4th is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis (1182-1226) was a monk who founded the contemporary order of Franciscans. He was known for his vow of poverty and his special connection to animals, … Continue reading Pet Blessing Service
Labor Day weekend is not just about barbecues and sales, but the workers whose labor built and sustains our nation. From infrastructure to caregiving, retail to sanitation, their contributions are everywhere, yet their compensation and recognition often fall short. Join us this week as Erica Merchant delivers an abridged version of Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II’s searing moral … Continue reading A Moral Call for Labor Justice
Please join us for our annual Flower Communion service as we honor and celebrate our mothers and those who mother us. Norbert Čapek turned to the beauty of the countryside; to the beauty of flowers. In 1923, he developed the flower ceremony. He asked his congregants to bring a flower to church—from their gardens, the field, … Continue reading Flower Communion
Join us this Sunday for a heartfelt and inspiring sermon by our own Cara Bovet, who will explore the essence of community and its power to uplift us in uncertain times. Drawing from timeless stories and personal reflections, Cara delves into how shared experiences and connections can enhance warmth, hope, and belonging in our lives. Come … Continue reading “Soul of Community”
Happy Valentine’s Day, and also Black History Month! Both of these events occur in February, and at first glance seem not to be related. However, ultimately, they both have a foundation of caring and concern, albeit expressed differently. Come this Sunday to explore “What’s Love Got To Do WIth It,”and see how our UU “theology … Continue reading “What’s Love Got To Do With It?”
Inspired by “Langston Hughes: the Poet, the Man, the Message” by Rev. Ben Bortin and adapted by Erica Merchant, this service will honor the life and achievements of Langston Hughes, who was called the Poet Laureate of Harlem. The service will emphasize themes of struggle and resilience running through Hughes’ dynamic poetry. We will explore Hughes’ early years, his deep connection to jazz and blues, … Continue reading “Celebrating Jazz Poet Langston Hughes”
Delivered 1/21/2025 After beginning her homily by exploring the difficulty of forging a “kind of unity that fosters community across diversity and division, a unity that serves the common good,” the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, singled out three foundational principles for the task: honoring the inherent dignity of every human … Continue reading Homily at the National Cathedral
