Our Favorite Stories
Come for a cozy time of sharing beloved stories of the season or from our lives and how they help us make meaning. A multi-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Speaker: Rev. Eric Severson
Holy Nights
Join us for a brief intergenerational Christmas Eve service of word and music honoring the truth that “every night a child is born is a holy night.” A multi-platform, intergenerational service led by Rev. Eric Severson. Service begins at 7:00p.m.
A Blue Christmas
While there can be much joy in this season, the winter holidays aren’t always “cheery and bright,” especially with the challenges of a pandemic. This gentle, informal multiplatform service will offer a space of holding, with music, spoken word, and ritual, to provide support for … read more.
The Joy of Creating
Craftspersons have found fulfillment in the creative process for millennia. We’ll draw on Eric Gorges’ book “A Craftsman’s Legacy: Why Working with Our Hands Gives Us Meaning” and other sources. And we’ll learn some of the lessons that come from practicing a craft: slowing down, … read more.
From ‘Little Church Around the Corner’ to Parking Lot
Unitarianism was established in Midland in the late 19th century. Hear the cautionary tale and lessons we might learn about our religious forebears’ early struggles. A multi-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
We will honor the memory of transgender and nonbinary people who lost their lives to violence in the past year and commit ourselves again to seeking justice. A multi-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Histories of Love and Loss
Based on Margaret Renkl’s book “Late Migrations,” we will explore how love and loss are naturally connected. And we’ll touch on the astonishment that may be found in common things. A multi-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Honoring All Souls
At this time of year, many traditions honor our connections with ancestors and spirits. Let’s explore our relationships with those who have gone before us. A mutli-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
All In for Climate Justice: Food Equity and Sustainability
Founded in 1945 to facilitate cooperation in international law, security, economic development, and social equality, the United Nations also aims to protect human rights and achieve world peace. Join us for this year’s UU-United Nations Office service focused on climate. A multi-platform service led by … read more.
Unlocking the Power of Covenant
We will explore the UUA’s Commission on Appraisal report of the same title to consider how to cultivate and deepen our relationships with one another. We also will welcome new members! A multi-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.