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Worship & Celebration
"In these challenging times,it is especially important to consider our spiritual
connection with natureand how that relationship nurtures and sustains us as we seek
to heal the brokenness of the world. We are not called by an external authority, but
by an increased attention to our own inner truth. A healthy Earth-based spirituality
is a way to be fully at home in our lives and on this earth. A strong spirit helps us
to weather the storms of life. For many, that spirit is nurtured by an intimate
connection with nature." ~ Green Sanctuary Program Manual
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"Circle the World" with singer-songwriter Dana Lyons,
August 8, 2010
The UU Living Tradition refers to "words and deeds of prophetic
women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice,
compassion, and the transforming power of love." Dana Lyons has been called a current-day
Pete Seeger and a minstrel for the environmental movement. He gained notoriety as a
humorous advocate for bovine justice with his hit song "Cows with Guns." Dana will share
stories about some of the activists who have most inspired him, such as Jane Goodall. In
2005 they collaborated on a CD called "Circle the World." As one reviewer said: "Few people
on earth top Jane Goodall for having both an important message and the scientific and moral
authority to command attention and assent; few musical stars write or sing or live with the
committed passion of Dana Lyons." There will be a children's circle this service.
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Animal Blessing
August 22, 2010
The wild, wooly, beloved and surprisingly meaningful service for
all ages and species returns. You and your significant animal companions are invited to
this service which honors the importance of the animals in our lives and offers them
blessings in return. As has become our tradition, we will have a remembrance portion
in the service for animals that have died, so you are invited to bring along a photo or
other object for inclusion in the service. Please bring the appropriate container or
leash for your cherished critter. As always, if it would be a better blessing for the
animal and others for the animal to not attend in person, a photo will do just fine!
Come one, come all.
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"It’s About Balance" with Susan Morrisson
September 5, 2010
Our renowned 19th century Unitarian minister and lecturer,
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The happiest man is he who learns from nature the lesson
of worship.” In this season of Earth’s Autumnal equinox, there are worthy lessons to
be learned. Like the seasons, we also change and are challenged to maintain our own
sustainability. Susan Morrisson earned her Masters of Divinity in 2009 from Seattle
University, and had many years of worship planning experience at East Shore Unitarian
Church prior to seminary.
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To see a record of past events
click here to go to the past events page.
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Worship and celebration of the Earth can take very many forms and is very personal for many of us. Not only
is the environment a social, economic and political issue that is very public, but it is also a very private
and spiritual path for many as well. Some of us celebrate by attending sermons, sit-ins and other public
events, some of us choose to express our feelings for the Earth through charcoal, photography, ceramics,
oils/acrylics/watercolors, fabric and other mediums.
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