The birds, the trees, the mountains, the wind… the Earth gives freely to each of us; what will you give back? For Reflection: What special gift will you give to the Earth? Monthly Theme for April: Embracing Possibilities The Nursery will be available during service for infants to preschool-aged children. View / download the Order of Service … Continue reading “When the Forest Breathes Out, We Breathe In”
Music Sunday This Sunday, we’ll look at what the movie Princess Mononoke has to teach us about balancing the needs of humans and the needs of nature. We’ll explore the ways that the Earth and human beings practice resilience and endure through conflict and hardship. Featuring special music from AUUC members, including AUUC’s choir. For … Continue reading “The Enduring Spirit of the Forest”
In this service we’ll explore how the spread of Christianity through violent conquest and forced conversion changed the very nature of the faith. We’ll also explore how Christianity’s colonialist expansion within Europe set the stage for European colonial domination through the continuation of violent conquest and forced conversion. Finally, we’ll explore how to resist this … Continue reading “So We All Dressed Up as Wolves and We Looked Fire”