The oldest stories tell us we came from the dust, and to dust we will return. But dirt? That’s different. Dust is fine, often even sterile. Dirt, on the other hand, is made up of messier stuff.

We are the recipients of an incredible gift and a beautiful vision.

A script for commissioning an affiliated community minister.

Let us bless these candles with our tender hopes for the coming year.

Today we celebrate the new name that reflects a truth long-hidden, now revealed.

May you feel the freedom to stretch fully into your most true self.

We scatter these remains to the earth returning creation unto itself.

Now is the time for our financial offering. [Particular donation info, e.g. Donations can be made directly into the baskets being passed around, or online through our website, by mail, or by email. If you donate to the loose collection, then half of your donation will go to the congregation while...

May we know that the infinite web of life and love holds us all and holds all the stories.

May you know that your care is powerful.

Writing in a book—a hardback book! with pen!—goes against everything we’ve been taught, but now is the time to do it.

I am afraid and exhausted from the constant fear. I don’t know who to trust for information about the virus.

You are sacred, and that energy runs through your hands, through the hands of all Unitarian Universalists. You are part of that interdependent network.

This ritual was used as a Time for All Ages on Valentine's Day, but could be used on any number of Sundays—whether there are children and youth present or not. Although the spoken roles here are named as Minister and Religious Educator, any two (or more) worship leaders could facilitate this...

Unitarian Universalism is a grand vision of a world filled with peace and justice, love and joy. That vision is embodied in a few large congregations, numerous mid-sized congregations, and many, many small congregations....