Speaker: Rev. John Bloom-Ramirez

Hope Is Not Gentle

Hope is not a passive feeling. German theologian Jurgen Moltmann describes hope as a form of suffering, because it is such an active feeling that one suffers from not truly having it. We suffer because we long for hope. Let us look together how this suffering keeps hope alive and strong in us, and keeps … Continue reading Hope Is Not Gentle

“The Journey to Bethlehem,” A Christmas Story

What we are hoping is now an annual tradition: The Christmas Story, done as a pageant, from a decidely Unitarian Universalist perspective. Let’s join Rev. Johnnie and the RE Team and reeanct the “Journey to Bethlehem” in this fun, interactive and musical service that celebrates the spirits of Love, Joy, Hope, and Generosity as cornerstones … Continue reading “The Journey to Bethlehem,” A Christmas Story

What if…?

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…?

Pity is a four-letter word

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

Action Sunday

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)

Mabon: The Autumnal Equinox

An interactive and introspective service acknowledging and emphasizing balance, gratitude, and reflection.   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)

Water Communion Celebration

Celebrating our community, this ingathering service is marked by mingling waters from our personal journeys over the past year, bringing into focus what it means to hold each other’s joys and each other’s sorrows.  Come and celebrate this time of unity and connection! Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting … Continue reading Water Communion Celebration