Joe Mohr presents “Another Name for Love,” exploring the vulnerability that comes with truly loving others. We’ll reflect on how opening ourselves to love means embracing both joy and the risk of hurt. Rooted in our UU values, this sermon invites us to consider how love, in all its forms, is a courageous act that … Continue reading Another Name for Love

Joe Mohr presents “Trust and Privilege,” reflecting on how privilege shapes our relationship with trust—particularly in institutions, which often serve some and fail others—and how our UU commitment to equity and justice calls us to build a more inclusive and trustworthy world for all. Joe invites us to examine what it means to use our … Continue reading Trust and Privilege

Rev. Joe Mohr presents “No One Left Behind,” exploring how true progress includes everyone—even those we may struggle to understand or agree with. “Grounded in our Unitarian Universalist values, we’ll reflect on how love, compassion, and shared humanity can bridge divides, reminding us that no one is beyond the circle of care.” Mohr invites us: … Continue reading No One Left Behind

Rev. Joe Mohr presents “One of Us,” reflecting on the transformative power of inclusion. Edwin Markham’s words, “He drew a circle that shut me out—Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle that took him in” call us to embrace radical compassion and celebrate … Continue reading One of Us

Rev. Joe Mohr presents “New Chapter, Same Book,” noting that family generations are chapters building on what came before. Joe will explore “the continuity of life, the legacy we inherit, and the challenges and opportunities each generation is called to embrace.” Daniel Baird performs special music on the handpan drum. OOS  While the church is … Continue reading New Chapter, Same Book

Rev. Mohr presents “You Are the Main Character,” asking us to consider the story we tell with our lives. “Are you the hero, the explorer, the healer? We’ll explore how to take ownership of your story, embrace transformation, and author a life that aligns with your deepest values. Don’t miss this opportunity to reimagine your … Continue reading You Are the Main Character

Rev. Mohr presents “It Means More Than You Know.” Mohr observes, “My work as a chaplain revolves around the enigmatic ministry of presence. Many times, when people are experiencing hardship, the thing they need most is a non-anxious, non-judgmental presence rather than well-intended ‘fixing.’” Charlie King plays special music on drums. Plus: an extra musical … Continue reading It Means More Than You Know

Rev. Joe Mohr presents “Unseen Powers,” in which he will explore “acknowledging the invisible pressures that surround us all, whether supernatural, societal, or emotional, and how they influence how we do life.” Thor Bonner performs special music on guitar. OOS 12-22-24 While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your … Continue reading Unseen Powers

Rev. Mohr presents “The hard work of saying sorry.” Mohr observes that “Repair requires admitting something is broken. Rarely does something get fixed by accident. It usually requires tripping over the same broken thing a few dozen times before it reaches the top of the repair list and finally sitting down with the mess and … Continue reading The hard work of saying sorry

Rev. Joe Mohr presents “Kintsugi, the Japanese concept of Repairing with Gold.” Joe notes that “repairing is not a restoration; nothing can be truly restored once it’s broken.” However, he suggests, “the repair process can make things more beautiful than before. Breaking down and fixing again is a part of our natural progression in life.” … Continue reading Kintsugi, the Japanese concept of Repairing with Gold

Rev. Mohr presents “What’s it gonna take to get your attention?” He notes that these days, our bodies, the environment, our cultural moment—everything is calling out to us. How do we choose who or what to listen to? Gary Gimpel returns to play guitar. 10-27-24 OOS While the church is now open for all services … Continue reading “”What’s It gonna take to get your attention?”

Rev. Joe Mohr will speak on “Deep Listening.” How do we hear the feelings behind the content of what people say? What is causing people to say the things they do? Before debating content, is there an emotional pain-point that we should be listening to?   Ish Farid returns with special vocal music. OOS 10-20-24 While … Continue reading “Deep Listening”

Rev. Mohr speaks about “Balance.” At this time of the autumn equinox, he will look at the perfect alignment of balance (of night and day), the tension of how brief it is, and the freeing of the expectation of always being perfectly balanced. John White-Crow plays his flute for us. OOS 9-22-24 While the church … Continue reading Balance

Rev. Joe Mohr presents “Flipside of the same coin.” He’ll offer a look at Universalism Day, the legacy of John Murray, and how many times opposing views have the same desired outcome but different methods for getting there. Ish Farid provides special vocal music. OOS 9-15-24 While the church is now open for all services … Continue reading Flipside of the Same Coin

Life is constantly changing and shifting, forcing us to grow and adapt. The minute we feel like we have everything figured out, something new emerges to remind us where we stand in the cosmic pecking order. Join with us as we celebrate the greatest teacher: life Ish Farid sings. OOS 08-18-24     Hymn Lyrics … Continue reading “Back to School”