There is the world as it is and the world as we wish it to be. The chasm between often seems insurmountable. But the holiday season is when myriad traditions celebrate joy, siblinghood, hope, and resilience in the midst of the darkest, coldest days of the year. There is an elusive ephemeral feeling, an opening … Continue reading If The Fates Allow
This Sunday let’s ponder the incomprehensible. What is Divinity? What is Divine? We come together in pluralistic community from diverse backgrounds with a multitude of perspectives, some inherited, some self-determined, about just what it means to be spiritual beings having an earthly human experience. Perhaps there is a beautiful comfort to be found in the … Continue reading Defining Divinity
This Sunday Rev. Cory will be back in the pulpit and leading us in a service exploring our December worship theme of Divinity. One of the most enduring stories from the Hebrew Bible is that of Jacob wrestling with God. The OG “dark night of the soul” tale. We’ll unpack this story and talk about the struggle … Continue reading Wrestling a Blessing
Join us for a special Intergenerational service celebrating Dia de Los Muertos this Sunday, November 3rd at UU Marin. This vibrant and reflective event honors the Mexican tradition of remembering and celebrating the lives of those who have passed on. Our service will feature a communal Ofrenda where you’re invited to bring photos or mementos … Continue reading Dia de Los Muertos
October’s worship theme is Fear. An innate primal human emotion that often helps to keep us safe, fear can also be an inhibitor to our deep need for connectivity, love, and transcendence. On this, the Sunday in the homestretch of a tumultuous and consequential Election Year, let us take stock of what our citizenship means to us, … Continue reading Fear Itself (UU The Vote Sunday Reprise)
October’s worship theme is Fear. An innate primal human emotion that often helps to keep us safe, fear can also be an inhibitor to our deep need for connectivity, love, and transcendence. Pluralism is one of Unitarian Universalism’s most sacred and vital values. It is at the very core of our existence through the centuries and … Continue reading God Fearing
October’s worship theme is Fear. An innate primal human emotion that often helps to keep us safe, fear can also be an inhibitor to our deep need for connectivity, love, and transcendence. On this Sunday, nestled between Yom Kippur & Indigenous People’s Day, let us parse out the complex inner journey toward forgiveness. Forgiveness of ourselves … Continue reading Fear of Forgiveness
October’s worship theme is Fear. An innate primal human emotion that often helps to keep us safe, fear can also be an inhibitor to our deep need for connectivity, love, and transcendence. This Sunday, we’ll explore the historical roots of patriarchal oppression, how it manifests in our contemporary society as dangerous misogyny, and how our Unitarian Universalist traditions and values … Continue reading Fear of the Feminine
Join us for a very special Sunday morning in the hill! We’ll celebrate the official kick off of our church year with a special Homecoming service, featuring a performance by our new higher range vocal ensemble, the return of our Time For All Ages & Children’s Benediction, and our sacred Water Communion! So don’t forget … Continue reading Homecoming Sunday
September’s worship theme is HOMECOMING! As we begin returning to the rhythms of congregation life, lets take this Sunday to honor and show appreciation for those who have decided to begin their journey in covenant with UU Marin. We invite all new members who have joined in the last 12 months to attend this special … Continue reading New Member Recognition Sunday
