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Sunday Service December 4, 2022

 

“It’s A Wonder ”

 
A few days ago a friend of mine encouraged me to look at John O’Donoghue’s book, To Bless This Space Between Us. I looked through the book and came to the last section which is called, To Retrieve the Lost Art of Blessing. It reminded me that for many of us we have lost the art of blessing, not just as grace before a meal but the art of blessing every aspect of the day and of what we do. Today the phrase, “Each new day is a path of wonder” caught my attention and I have been thinking about the journey that each day takes us on. No day stands still; each one moves through different territory, awakening new beginnings.
 
Service Leader: Rev. Dave Clements
Worship Associate: Richard J. Senghas
Music: Gage & Crystal & Roger Corman
Share the Basket: Saturday Breakfast with Our Neighbors 
To Donate to Share the Basket: Use the GIVE NOW button, on UUCSR’s website 

 

Special Service “Transgender Day of Remembrance” 5pm November 20, 2022

 

“Transgender Day of Remembrance “

5:00-6:00pm

 
This evening, join us for a special, interfaith service in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance. For many trans individuals, their relationship with faith is a complex one, one that often comes with challenges and joys that may not always be apparent, spoken, or heard. For this special service, we are giving space for trans individuals and their family members to share their stories and experience as members of our varied faith communities. After the service, we will process over to Brew where we will join TRANSLIFE, Positive Images, and other local organizations in honoring the memory of the trans folks whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
 

 

Sunday Service November 20, 2022

 

“Change as Transition ”

 
 
Have you ever stopped to consider what a world without change would be like? Without change we would be frozen in time and space. In this way, change opens a world abundant with potential and possibility — a living moment for which we can be grateful. Many of us may feel that change arouses fear and anxiety. Mindfulness is a tool that can help us to deal with change as a transition. I invite you to come and explore mindfulness in change.
 
Service Leaders: Rev. Dave Clements
Worship Associate: Mark Sowers
Music: Sally Jones & Roger Corman
Share the Basket: Saturday Breakfast with Our Neighbor
To Donate to Share the Basket: Use the GIVE NOW button, on UUCSR’s website 

 

Sunday Service November 13, 2022

 

“Making Friends with Change”

 
If there’s one thing that can be counted on in life, it’s change. Sages, scientists and philosophers have agreed on this simple fact since time immemorial. “Nothing endures but change”, declared Heraclitus back in Ancient Greece. A profound acceptance of this truth -that all things are impermanent – can truly transform the way we live. I invite you to come and try and see change with new eyes by appreciating what it brings to our lives.
 
*Please stay for the Town Hall Meeting after the Service.
 
Service Leader: Rev. Dave Clements
Worship Associate: Susan Thollaug
Music: Gage Purdy with The Choir & Paul Gilger
Share the Basket: Saturday Breakfast with Our Neighbors
To Donate to Share the Basket: Use the GIVE NOW button, on UUCSR’s website 
 
 
 

 

Sunday Service November 6, 2022

 

“The Grace to Accept Every Moment as a Gift by Rev. Dan O’Neal”

 
This archive sermon by Rev. Dan O’Neal reminds us that we can only be fully alive when we embrace the reality of the moment. This means doing what we can to make positive change, and also accepting what we can’t change. By facing his own illness with openness and grace, he offers us an example of claiming life through acceptance in even the most difficult circumstances.
 
Service Leader: Ben Ford will read one of Rev. Dan O’Neal’s sermons
Worship Associates:Eric Fischer
Music: Gage Purdy, Alan Bell,  Roger Corman
 
Religious Education: Please email Era if you have a young one wanting to join in the future.
Share the Basket: YWCA Sonoma County
To Donate to Share the Basket: Use the GIVE NOW button, on UUCSR’s website 

 

Sunday Service October 30, 2022

 

“What are Acts of Courage?”

 
An Invitation Into the Mystery of Life, Death and the Afterlife. Samhain, All Saint’s Day, All Hallows Eve, Dios de los Muertos. Many cultures recognize that this is the time of the year when the veil between the worlds grows ‘thin” and we can connect with loved ones that have moved on from this life. Today we honor loved ones past. Today we come into the “Thin Place.” Please bring a memento of one of your ancestors, as we build an alter to honor them.
 
Service Leader: Rev Bev Spears
Worship Associates: Linda Lampson 
Music: Gage Purdy, Alan Bell,  Roger Corman
 
Religious Education: Please email Era if you have a young one wanting to join in the future.
Share the Basket: Ceres Community Project
To Donate to Share the Basket: Use the GIVE NOW button, on UUCSR’s website 

 

Sunday Service October 23, 2022

 

“What are Acts of Courage?”

 
WHAT ARE ACTS OF COURAGE?
 
15 Everyday Acts of Courage
• Saying sorry. It takes courage to admit when you are wrong….
• Be yourself and own it. Don’t imitate anyone….
• Take responsibility and accountability….
• Keep your commitments and make goals….
• Have a voice and say no….
• Let go and forgive….
• Grow and learn….
• Listen and be present.
 
Service Leader: Rev. Dave Clements
Worship Associates: Cathie Weise
Music: Gage Purdy with The Choir & Roger Corman
 
Religious Education: Please email Era if you have a young one wanting to join in the future.
Share the Basket: Planned Parenthood Northern CA 
To Donate to Share the Basket: Use the GIVE NOW button, on UUCSR’s website 

 

Sunday Service October 16, 2022

 

“What is Another Meaning of Courage? ”

 

Some common synonyms of courage are mettle, resolution, spirit, and tenacity. While all these words mean “mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship,” courage implies firmness of mind and will in the face of danger or extreme difficulty. 

 
Service Leader: Rev Dave Clements 
Worship Associate: Clare Whitfield 
Music: Robin Rogers & Roger Corman 
Religious Education: Please email Era if you have a young one wanting to join in the future.
Share the Basket: Saturday Breakfast with Our Neighbors 
To Donate to Share the Basket: Use the GIVE NOW button, on UUCSR’s website 

 

Sunday Service October 9, 2022

 

“How Do We Conquer Our Fears And What Does Courage Have to Do With It? ”

 

Courage when focused can help us to have triumph over our fears. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”- Nelson Mandela

 
Service Leader: Rev Dave Clements 
Worship Associate: Judy Withee 
Music: Gage Purdy with The Choir & Robert Howseman & Roger Corman 
Religious Education: Please email Era if you have a young one wanting to join in the future.
Share the Basket: NBOP North Bay Organizing Project
To Donate to Share the Basket: Use the GIVE NOW button, on UUCSR’s website 

 

Sunday Service October 2, 2022

 

“Courage: A Transformation & The Days of Awe”

 

In Jewish traditions, the 10 days starting with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Yom Kippur are known as the “Days of Awe” . This period is part of the Jewish High Holidays, a time of profound introspection, repair and action. This morning we’ll explore some of the themes and spiritual invitations that are part of this season. How can we take honest stock of our lives? How can we restore deeper relationships to self, other, and the sacred? Rev. Dara Olandt is a UU minister of Jewish heritage and practice. Her writing has been featured in “Jewish Voices in Unitarian Universalism” (Skinner House, 2014). She formerly served as Assistant Minister at UUCSR and is delighted to return as a guest worship leader today. 

 
Service Leader: Guest Rev. Dara Olandt 
Worship Associate: Richard Senghas 
Music: Sally Jones, Karen Naumann & Roger Corman
Religious Education: Please email Era if you have a young one wanting to join in the future.
Share the Basket: Saturday Breakfast with Our Neighbors 
To Donate to Share the Basket: Use the GIVE NOW button, on UUCSR’s website