May we know ourselves as vessels of infinite possibility

You have given us a day unique from any other.

We can use our inner lights to kindle new sparks throughout our lives and in the world.

We come together in one faith.

Our common work is the creation of Beloved Community.

Can we find space for lifting our heads in wonder—that we’re still striving, still trying together

We have a holy obligation to bring about paradise on this earth; each generation helps us do that.

May we tend our Soul Fire through these challenging and trying times

We tend the spark of imagination and hope for the world to come.

Though we experience discomfort, we are excited to give birth to a new, just world.

Here we gather to celebrate hope, and the infinite possibilities of love.

To be a Unitarian Universalist means we’ll never be done with the work.

As Unitarian Universalists, our journey is to transform the big and the small, to transform ourselves, and to transform the world.

When we feel overwhelmed, we gather to find a path, to find new ways forward.

May the invitation of prayer and meditation embrace this holy house and each precious person, moving each and all to connect with a sense of affirmation— sound, movement, or silence— in whatever way your body knows to be true. [chime] Spirit of Life and Love, our hearts are overflowing with...

As we light this chalice [this evening], may it serve to give us clarity of purpose and illumine our way as we set about doing the work of this congregation, in commitment, in cooperation, and in love.

The word liturgy is a fancy word meaning the formulation of a religious service. Its etymology tells us that it means “the work of the people.” In many Unitarian Universalist contexts, the verb worship is intransitive. We do not worship something or someone. We claim the act of worship as...

Reader 1: Flaming chalice, symbol of our living tradition, we kindle you for light Reader 2: Light in this darkest season of the year Light to reveal the sources of greed and hate among us Light to guide our way forward together Reader 1: Chalice Flame, we kindle you for love Reader 2: Love to ke...

In the Bible, there’s a pretty well-known story about David and Goliath. Goliath, a huge warrior from the side of the Philistines, challenged someone from the side of the Israelites to battle. David was chosen and he knew that even with all of the armor in the world, he would not be able to win...

This is the beauty and sparkle of spiritual communities: needs arise and beloveds appear to ask, “How can I help?” There’s no fixed timeline, just the spiritual practices of generosity and stewardship.