Sunday Services 9:30 am, In-Person or Zoom
One day while waiting at the bus stop on my way to my junior high school, there was a moment of sheer and utter silence. No cars, no birds, no rustling of trash or people talking. Nothing. Just silence. How do we honor those profound moments in the ordinary? Join us in person in the … Continue reading A Shocking Moment of Silence
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We talk about gratitude a lot. We are grateful for this, that, and the other. Well and good, but what if we didn’t have those things? What would our lives look like without our spouses, our homes, our current jobs, etc. Let’s look at what happens if we undo the positives that have happened in … Continue reading What if…?
TBD Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 One tap mobile+16694449171,,958336800# US+16699009128,,958336800# US (San Jose)
Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday with indigenous and Catholic roots, celebrating the ancestors that have gone before us. Come and place a gift to your ancestors on the ofrenda, and celebrate the impact of those ancestors on your life and how you benefits from their existence and sacrifice. Join us in … Continue reading Dia de los Muertos: Day of the Dead
Compassion without the desire to understand or empathasize with the person needing it, pity is helping “those less fortunate than ourselves,” and highlights our differences in social station. Pity keeps us at a distance, where compassion encourages us to walk alongside and experience. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting … Continue reading Pity is a four-letter word
Many of us grew up watching The Twilight Zone, but few people knew that Rod Serling was a UU. His use of science fiction as a vehicle for his themes was never used gratuitously. Come hear how Rod’s UU principles informed his work, especially compassion, which is this month’s theme. Join us in person in … Continue reading Rod Serling of the Twilight Zone: Unitarian Extraordinaire
Sociologists say that the average person changes and evolves every 5-7 years. This is not rooted in science, but in the observation that people gradually evolve. The question: do we allow our evolution or do we fight to stay the same? Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting ID: 958 … Continue reading Change is a constant companion
At the age of 34, I share my journey with deep gratitude and reflection. My talk highlights three central themes drawn from my life experiences: belonging to a mixed-status family and how it has shaped my identity, the power of community support in guiding me toward a positive path, and the importance of embracing your … Continue reading Rising Through Resilience
Service to others is the foundation of human community. When we help others, we help ourselves. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 One tap mobile+16694449171,,958336800# US+16699009128,,958336800# US (San Jose)
