Unitarian Universalist services are similar to most other churches. There are readings and hymns, often live instrumental or choral music. There is a time for people to share significant events in their lives. There is usually a story for children early in the service, before they leave the sanctuary for their classes downstairs. You are welcome to visit and to explore with us. Wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing!
Unless otherwise noted all services and children’s religious education programs take place on Sundays between 10:30 AM and 11:45 AM. Child care is available.
We invite you to remain after the service for coffee and conversation.
Join us at 10:20 for 10 minutes of singing before the “regular” worship service begins at 10:30. Songs will singable by adults and kids, some old favorites you know, some new ones. Words will be projected on the chancel wall, so no noses need be stuck in books. Accompaniment will be provided by our most excellent pianist, David Servias, and led by members of the congregation who can carry a tune and are not bashful about singing into a microphone.
For a listing of past services, please see our archives.
7 January Rev. Amanda Aikman |
The New Atheism In response and reaction to the increasing theocentricity of our public discourse, atheists are speaking up in ever–louder voices. Let’s see if Richard Dawkins and his allies really represent a spiritual, engaged atheism, or whether Unitarian Universalism offers more life–giving alternatives. Morning Songs resumes at 10:20 AM. |
14 January Warren Jessop |
Where’s Walden? How does progressive religion “come out of the woods” and reengage with the problems of the world? This is one of the questions the Rev. Patrick T. O’Neill, former Northlake minister, addressed as the theme speaker at Winter Eliot Institute at Seabeck (Dec. 28, ‘06 – Jan. 1, ‘07). Several Northlakers who were at Eliot participated in this service. |
21 January Rev. Amanda Aikman |
On Privilege Let’s look at what it means to be “privileged.” Is there a hierarchy of privilege? How can recognizing our own many layers of privilege help us to be better world citizens — and how and when is the concept of privilege used destructively? Congregational meeting after services to vote on whether to endorse the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in King County. |
28 January Jennifer DeBusk |
A Question of Faith So often the term “faith” is equated with certainty grounded in creeds. But life is uncertain and our Unitarian Universalist tradition is non–creedal. So how do we experience hope and transformation in our lives in the midst of uncertainty? Come join us for the service to explore these questions from different spiritual traditions. Bio: Jennifer DeBusk is a seminary graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry from Berkeley, California. Her call to community ministry is to serve as an advocate for education. She has worked as a mentor and tutor for underserved youth at the Boys and Girls Club in East Boston as part of her domestic Peace Corps program. Jennifer has also fundraised for the University of Washington. From grassroots nonprofits to university settings, Jennifer sees education as an expression of social justice and liberation. |