Awakening and Rebirth: Easter Sunday
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Speaker: Jeanay Johnson
Be. Begin. Believe. Become. Be – Renewed.
The Spring Equinox is a time for many earth-centered religions to focus on beginnings, but before we can begin, we must simply BE. At the Equinox, the earth re-awakens, and a connection is renewed to the web of existence of which we are all connected. Once this reconnection to nature occurs, we then become something more, … Continue reading Be. Begin. Believe. Become. Be – Renewed.
Renewing Covenant
What does Covenant mean in the context of Unitarian Universalism? In the context of UU St. Pete? As new members commit themselves to our congregation, let us renew our commitment to one another, to our community and to our world.
Does This Sermon Make Me Look Fat? Renewing Faith in Our Bodies
Click to watch the Livestream Our theme for March is “Renewing Faith,” and we open by focusing specifically on our bodies. As we return to in-person worship services, let us reflect on what it means to have a body, how different bodies are looked at and treated, and how we can honor our body and … Continue reading Does This Sermon Make Me Look Fat? Renewing Faith in Our Bodies
Widening Worship
Click to watch the Livestream Traditional worship features a sermon by an old cisgender white man, supported by readings and music. Shared ministry is collaborative, with worship services are co-created by multiple people. This week we introduce the “View from the Pew,” where someone from the congregation shares their view on the week’s worship topic.
Widening the Circle
Watch the Youtube Livestream here During times of economic and political turmoil, made worse by a global pandemic, many of us “circle the wagons” around what is familiar and what feels safe, shutting out the “other.” This worship service encourages us to live our our principles by widening the circle, during Black History Month and … Continue reading Widening the Circle
A Time of Transition
Watch the Youtube Livestream here Our congregation is getting ready to search for a new Settled Minister in 2023, but first we must undergo a process of reflection and transition. Rev. Ben will outline this process as we also welcome New Members to our congregation. All are welcome to this YouTube Live worship service.
2nd Principle: Justice, Equity and Compassion in Human Relations
Watch Youtube Livestream The second principle is just seven words. It should be simple to accomplish. And yet, we know that it is not. It takes intentional work to ensure that the resulting impact is needed, is wanted, is positive. If it was easy then we’d have no need for Friday Night Picnic or Black … Continue reading 2nd Principle: Justice, Equity and Compassion in Human Relations
USA: Democracy or Slaveocracy?
Click here to watch Livestream This weekend marks the celebration of the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev. Ben Atherton-Zeman will bring the work of Nikole Hannah-Jones, founder of the New York Times’ 1619 project.
Listening
Watch the Livestream here UU St. Pete is beginning our transition work in preparation for calling a new settled minister. This process begins by listening: to our history, to our congregation, and to our mission. Rev. Ben recounts times he was not such a good listener, along with lessons that might make him a better … Continue reading Listening