The American writer, Willa Cather, wrote, “There are only two or three human stories,and they go on repeating themselves as fiercely as if they had never happened before.”Stories can keep us stuck in a perpetual cycle of struggle or liberate us into a previously unimagined potential. Our Worship Services are In Person at 1893 N … Continue reading Re-storying Our Lives
Join UUCiL member Jocelyn Combs as she shares her experience with 12 stepprograms such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, and how they dovetailwith Unitarian Universalism. The faith, love, and community of UU have much incommon with recovery. Our Worship Services are In Person at 1893 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551. You can attend services … Continue reading Life is a Dance if You Take the Steps
We will have a firsthand experience of the four states of consciousness. Like sugar that can crystallize out of syrup and dissolve back into it, we explore the coming and going of consciousness through the chanting of Om. Our speaker, Gaurav Rastogi, teaches from the Hindu sacred scripture, Mandukya Upanishad. Through this shared experience, we … Continue reading An Om-mersion into Sacred Silence
Inspired by the 13 virtues of Benjamin Franklin, the 19th-century Lithuanian Rabbi Israel Salanter built out a system of character refinement system called Mussar. With the advent of the New Year, and the prospect of many of us formulating New Year’s resolutions, Bill Heavlin sketches the Mussar system and braids it together with Buddhist thought. … Continue reading A Second Look at New Year’s Resolutions (with Moose)
Come enjoy a service full of carol singing, the talents of our choir and musicians, and community as we gather to celebrate the season. Our evening service will be inclusive of all ages. Gather together after the service for cookies and refreshments. Please feel free to bring a treat to share. Our Worship Services are … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service – All Ages
Join Rev. Greve as he brings us to the bedside of his work as a hospice chaplain, inviting us to witness the ordinary and extraordinary that can occur as we near the end of our lives. Rev. Greve will hold a “Meet and Greet” following the service. Our Worship Services are In Person at 1893 … Continue reading From the Bedside
A sermon for the Advent Season, by the Rev. Ben Meyers. We all spend time waiting….Waiting for doctors, for dentists, for our tires to be rotated. I realize I’ve also spent a lot of time in ‘phantom waiting rooms’…waiting for something that will NEVER happen…waiting for something wanted, but will never get if I keep … Continue reading Phantom Waiting Rooms
Eric will offer some reminders of why and how loving kindness in our divided world is an important gift to yourself and others. Our Worship Services are In Person at 1893 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551. You can attend services online at the following Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82288296993?pwd=U1dlY1BSS1pPUnJpSXVaZG1ObU9kZz09Meeting ID: 822 8829 6993Passcode: Love KN95 or N95 … Continue reading Acts of Loving Kindness Have Real Impacts
Aelyse will speak about resilience and hope in dark times by shedding light on the story of the Welsh people and their persistence. Due to recent events and uncertain times it is important to determinedly keep moving forward and finding light in darkness. Our Worship Services are In Person at 1893 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, … Continue reading We Are Still Here
Ronnie will speak to us about gratitude as a practice and a prayer. In a world where many live without their basic needs being met and with dreams deferred, it’s important to remember why we give thanks. Our Worship Services are In Person at 1893 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551. You can attend services … Continue reading When We Remember to Give Thanks
