In this flower communion sermon celebrating several historic UU heroesâincluding Norbert Capek, the creator of the flower ceremony that many of our congregations celebrate in the springâRev. Johnstone examines innovation and creativity. She reminds us that to pursue new ideas and inventions, we must first get rid of the critics (ourselves and others). The church … Continue reading Nurturing Creativity
Magda Garrett will present a sermon by Rev. Janet Parsons, minister of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church in Massachusetts. Drawing from the book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert, Parsons rethinks the meaning and source of the creative spirit and argues that all that is required for us to live creatively is … Continue reading The Creative Spirit
The service will also feature Scottish fiddle tunes from violinist Elizabeth Wallace and cellist and First UU member Susan Mayo. Mayo has been part of the Kansas musical landscape for more than 30 years as a cellist, composer, and community arts organizer. Wallace has played with major artists, ensembles, and venues globally, among them Kronos, … Continue reading Don’t Mistake My Curiosity for Courage
Julie Burkart, president at Wellspring Health Access and founder of Wichitaâs Trust Women clinic, will speak on the ultimate creative act: Motherhood. Burkart, a former First UU member, has opened multiple womenâs regional clinics around the country and is opening a new one in the Wyoming region. The church is open for in-person Sunday Services … Continue reading A Celebration of Mothering
Charlie Jenney will present a sermon by Rev. Kate Dean, minister of the Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead, London. Dean notes that creativity doesnât just emerge in the form of a final work of art, music, or writing or in a difficult problem solved. It requires time to plan, to mull things over and … Continue reading Courage and Creativity
To conclude our month-long celebration of Creativity we will listen to songs, poetry, and prose created by Unitarian Universalist writers and musicians â far and near, past and present. And some very local.  The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are vaccinated – social distancing is requested and masks are optional. Or you … Continue reading UU Writings and Songs
Easter and the concept of resurrection can be confusing and most UUs struggle with this particular holiday filled with mass marketing and the mixed messages arising from centuries of âbad theology.â Rev. Feder shows us a different way to think of the Easter message that is life affirming and honors UU principles and common values. … Continue reading The Easter Exam
Rev. Dr. Ten Hove explores the connection between art and religion. Ten Hove argues that there is power in art that allows the artistsâ creations to expose the anguish and joy in the world for all people to see. To share oneâs creativity is both risky and a deeply spiritual undertaking but it is necessary … Continue reading The Spirit of Creativity
Andrew explores how creativity is the link between our stewardship and our capacity to care for ourselves and others. The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are vaccinated – social distancing is requested and masks are optional. Or you may join us online for the live service using the Zoom Invitation. … Continue reading Care as Creativity
