Service Leader: Rev. Chris Bell, Joe Gabaeff
Music by: Sadie Sonntag & the Choir, Roger Corman
Share the Basket: Breakfast for our Neighbors

Joshua Bell played his violin in the New York City subway once, and only 7 out of 1000+ people stopped to listen for even one moment. People spend an average of only 17 seconds looking at art in a museum. We are forced to endure an endless stream of instant scandals and interpretations on 24-hour cable news. We work ourselves to death. Something ain’t right, and here will uncover some ways to change the dynamic.

Service Leader: Rev. Chris Bell, Sharon McCarty, Linda Lampson
Music by: Susan Panttaja, Karen Naumann & others, Roger Corman
Share the Basket: The Russian River Alliance Workforce Housing Fund
Sometimes there are things to which we don’t want to pay attention, because they are too painful, threatening or sad. Climate change. Racism in America. The likelihood of an earthquake. Addiction in our self or our family. Trauma we have suffered. And though denial does work, in its way, it doesn’t work forever. In fact, as abundant teachings and experiences confirm, the only way out is through, and the truth will out. Fortunately, the Universe supports the hard work.

 

Town Hall at 11:00 AM

Service Leaders: Rev. Dara Olandt, Rose St. John.
Music by: Sadie Sonntag & the Choir, Roger Corman
Share the Basket: Borders and Beyond Family Fund

Ever find yourself a tad overwhelmed by social media, email, the online world? Today we explore how  “contemplative practices” can help us engage the tech in our midst with more choice, more awareness and help us to develop deeper connections in our lives. 

Children’s Religious Education at 9:15

Service Leader: Rev. Chris Bell, Lou Gwendolyn    
Music by: Sally Jones & some musical UUs, Roger Corman
Share the Basket: Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Service

What does it mean to be a people of “attention?” How does what we attend to shape our reality? What should be compelling our attention most in these troubled times? How do we not turn away from the hard things? These are the Soul Matters questions of the month of November, and we’ll begin our exploration today.

NOTE: The service and Town Hall meeting Sunday 10/27 are cancelled due to evacuations and power outages going on throughout Sonoma County. Please see the notice on the home page.

Children’s Religious Education at 9:15

One service only at 9:15! Town Hall meeting at 11:00!

Service Leader:  Jen Freese DRE, Aphrodite Bellochio, CUUPS
Music by: Sadie Sonntag & the Choir, Roger Corman
Share the Basket: Breakfast for Our Neighbors

Our annual, and ever-evolving, celebration of our ancestors and those who have passed away in the last year, with a look ahead to the future generations, too. Bring a photo of someone you want to remember who has died, or someone who represents the future, to be placed our common altar. One service only at 9:15!

Children’s Religious Education at 9:15

Service Leader: Rev. Dara Olandt, Judy Withee, Linda Lampson, Jen Freese
Music by: Robin Rogers & Friends, Roger Corman
Share the Basket: NAMI

This Sunday we’ll explore our monthly theme of belonging and also hear learnings from Borders and Beyond.

 

Children’s Religious Education at 9:15

Service Leader: Rev. Bryan Plude, Izzy Fischer, Jen Freese
Music by: Sadie Sonntag & the Choir, Roger Corman
Share the Basket: California Human Development

On this, the 2^nd anniversary of The Fires, we’ll engage in an old-time pulpit exchange with the UU Fellowship of Chico. Our former intern minister Rev. Bryan Plude will preach here, and share from his experiences with the Paradise fire last year, while Rev. Chris preaches before the Chico congregation.

Service Leaders: Rev. Dara Olandt, Rev. Chris Bell
Music by: Some musical UUs

The 10 days that span between the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah (Sept 30th) and Yom Kippur (Oct.9) are known as the Days of Awe. Anticipating the day of Yom Kippur, we’ll gather for community, reflection, spiritual practice and celebration. With Rev. Dara, Rev. Chris and Members of the UU Jewish Community at UUCSR.

Children’s Religious Education at 9:15

Service Leader: Rev. Chris Bell, Joe Gabaeff & Jen Freese
Music by: Alan Bell, Eric Skagerberg & some musical UUs, Roger Corman, everyone
Share the Basket:  Borders and Beyond

How might we best conceive of living intentionally in spiritual community, towards the goal of our maximum happiness and impact on the world? As a team, not as a club. Belonging to a team is much more fun, interesting and useful than joining a club. And guess what? You’ve already been picked for the starting lineup!