The living tradition we share draws from many sources.” This is a fundamental difference that distinguishes Unitarian Universalism from the monotheistic faith traditions. A short list of these sources is noted, among other places, in the front of our hymnals. An additional source might be the stories of our own, individual experience, stories that have shaped our values of “love, justice, learning and hope” and of the source of life that sustains us; stories that we hold within us that have connected to the value of this community of faith.
On this May 4th, Rev. Abhi draws inspiration from Star Wars and the spirit of resistance to explore how imagination fuels courage, hope, and renewal. As he prepares to step back into sabbatical, we’ll reflect together on what it means to resist despair—and dare to dream a better future into being.
Join us at the intersection of joy and climate justice as our youth sing, reflect, and share stories in this special service. We will also have a bridging ceremony in which the eighth graders will be welcomed into the youth group and the high school seniors will be welcomed into young adulthood.
Easter is a story of transformation, resilience, and the possibility of new beginnings. It invites us to ask: What needs to rise within us? What hope is waiting to be restored?
On Palm Sunday, a man rides into the city on a donkey, and the crowd calls him a king. But not all stories are what they seem. This sermon explores how stories shape us, challenge us, and hold both our triumphs and our turning points.
