Let Our Love Open the Door
Let Our Love Open the Door
What would it look like if we opened the doors to East Shore with love? How can that change the way people feel welcomed and help us all move in our journey of becoming a beloved community. We will a...
Transformation
Transformation
How do we adapt to the changing world? How do we collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically? Transformation is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete an...
Building a Bridge to Belonging
Building a Bridge to Belonging
Images hold power. They shape and inform how we perceive the world. They also influence how we treat people around equity, accessibility and inclusion. Join us as we learn to break down societal barri...
Flower Communion and Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV)
Flower Communion and Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV)
Join us in celebrating Easter, Ostara, and the amazing Trans siblings in our lives! Easter and Ostara celebrate new life, the Resurrection, and Spring. TDOV celebrates the joy and resilience of trans ...
Embracing Imperfection
Embracing Imperfection
While we know intellectually that perfection is not realistic, most of us might still strive to reach that illusive "perfection" with regards to our work, our bodies, or our relationships. Chasing thi...
Little Altars Everywhere
Little Altars Everywhere
Join Rev. Maria Cristina and members of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) as we explore the rituals of making home altars as a healing spiritual practice.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day
Join us in celebrating International Women's Day by imagining and helping to create a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Together we can celebrate women's achievements, raise awarene...
Healing Ourselves/Healing the World
Healing Ourselves/Healing the World
Social Justice as a Spiritual Practice. We often make a distinction between social justice actions and spiritual practices. Can social justice activism be sacred? Are we making artificial distinctions...
In The Shelter
In The Shelter
This month our theme is Love, and we UUs believe in expressing love through service. Our partner for Share the Plate on February 25th is PorchLight, formerly Congregations for the Homeless (CFH). Ea...
Love is My Religion
Love is My Religion
Unitarian Universalism centers love in the shape of social justice. We nourish community, value relationships, care for the suffering, and practice love by breaking through labels and divisions. What ...
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
There is so much causing us to stress these days. Sometimes one of the greatest gifts we can give each other is the gift of laughter and fun. Join us in sharing the wonderful gifts of laughter, love,...
Clara Barton Sisterhood
Clara Barton Sisterhood
Universalist Clara Barton is best known for her work in organizing nursing services during the Civil War and, later, founding the American Red Cross. She did not start this work until she was over 40....
A Theology of Darkness
A Theology of Darkness
“We need a new theology of darkness—a new way to relate to the darkness, blackness, and brownness that surrounds us.” Inspired by Minister and Poet Kristen L. Harper, we are invited to explore a...
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice
"If you want to change the world, become an activist. If your goal is inner peace, become a monk. If you wish to know yourself, become a parent." We often think about meditation, religious rituals, or...
Bayard Rustin: The Architect of the March on Washington
Bayard Rustin: The Architect of the March on Washington
"We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers" This Sunday we honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King by lifting up the collective power of community. We recognize that every ...
The Courage to Change
The Courage to Change
The Feast of the Epiphany reminds us to honor all of our life’s journeys, particularly the unexpected detours. We’ll reflect on the meaning of the Epiphany and those unexpected “Aha!” moments ...
Christmas Eve Candlelight All Ages Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight All Ages Service
Enjoy the unique and comforting peace of Christmas Eve in this service crafted for all ages. We will end the service with the traditional candle lighting, enjoying hot cocoa and a story walk about na...
Las Posadas
Las Posadas
In many Latin American countries we celebrate Las Posadas, a pre-Christmas tradition recreating the arduous journey of Mary and Joseph fleeing from violence and seeking refuge. In the United States, m...