Rev Dr Kharma Amos “To welcome all” is a core component of our mission statement. This aspirational desire (shared by many religious organizations) becomes quite challenging in its particularity. Is it even possible to welcome all? Can we welcome and include the marginalized as well as those who actively contribute to their marginalization? Can we […]

Rev Dr Kharma Amos Join us as we kick-off the new church year with our Homecoming Celebration, and a reflection on the gift of welcome. We will also include a ritual to welcome Rev. Sylvia Stocker, our Minister Emerita, and Steve Wellcome back to worship following the typical period of separation that accompanies ministerial transitions.

Led by Rev Diane Fisher Rev. Elder Diane Fisher spent 50 years of her professional career involved in human rights and justice work.  She will reflect on the 2nd & 6th UU principles, which articulate our commitment to “justice, equity, and compassion in human relationships” and “the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and

Led by Steve Majercik & Pat Moore Steve’s reflection: Algorithmic Bias Sometimes life-changing decisions must be made – which applicant gets a mortgage, which patient receives extra proactive medical care, which prisoner gets paroled – and fairness demands that these decisions be made in an unbiased way. Decision makers sometimes use Artificial Intelligence software to

Led by Grace lewis-McLaren There’s a new image coming out of the recent work being done on behalf of all Unitarian Universalist congregations. The image is a chalice with an overlay of the word LOVE over the flame. Part of my reflection starts with this, but then goes on to consider some issues (is there

Led by Ann Spencer Ann Spencer will relate her recent experience with the two UU congregations in Colorado Springs, both of which were in the midst of a significant transition. She witnessed them respond to a tragic event and a soul-searching decision, using UU values and principles to benefit the wider community. During her 40

Rev Christine Sillari We will explore the concept of liminality. How do we navigate these crazy times and embrace the liminality in our lives to thrive? Rev. Christina Sillari discovered Unitarian Universalism in her late twenties after rejecting the oppressive religions of her childhood. While teaching and counseling through yoga, breath, sound, and shamanic techniques,