Building on this quote from Anne Frank, Kirsten will help us reflect on the constructive roles we can play as we send our young people out into our hurting, yet still beautiful, world. Please join us as we conduct our “Bridging Ceremony” for our high school seniors. You can watch this service live on YouTube or join … read more
The world became strangely smaller and more interconnected during the pandemic. In the little worlds of our safer spaces, many of us found meaning and power in all the things that were (and are) near to hand. In the plants, the pets and the places that gave us comfort and meaning. Did you look at your home … read more
On this MLK Sunday, with James Baldwin as a guide, Kirsten will explore the question of how each one of us can endeavor to bring Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community to life in a way that is true to who we are and reflective of the times in which we live.
Christmas Eve Pageant, 4pm This year we return to our long tradition of celebrating the holy birth of every child by retelling the story of Christmas! All are welcome as the children of RRUUC act out the story and featured performers share some familiar beloved music. This service will not be livestreamed. Click here to … read more
Drawing from the teachings of classical music, Zen, and brain science, Kirsten will explore antidotes to COVID-era languishing as we launch our December worship theme of “Joy.” This week’s Prophetic Voices was Yo-Yo Ma performing Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, and can be viewed here. This week there is only one service, at … read more
Drawing from the insights of botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Kirsten will explore the concept of “radical gratitude” as it relates to RRUUC’s efforts to engage with the history of our land in order to build an ever more expansive definition of Beloved Community going forward. Pre-register for our TWO … read more
What is the answer we want to the biggest questions? When do we find power in “yes,” in “no,” and perhaps even in “maybe?” – especially in these ever-changing times. Pre-register for TWO services at 10:00 and 12:00! 10am service will be online and in person; 12pm service is only in person.
