We live in an interconnected web of mutuality. Even Thoreau in his solitude on Walden depended on the support and generosity of others, and of the land. This Sunday we celebrate that web of giving and receiving, with appreciation for all who make our life in community possible.
February 2 marks the “cross quarter” – halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. As the days become longer, as vaccinations begin to proliferate, we look forward to spring. But here in the North East it is way too early to plant anything. So we turn our attention to the seeds of imagination. What stories, what … Continue reading “Imagination”
Cancel culture is a powerful tool for social change, but it can also cause lasting harm. As people who strive to live ethically, how can we envision a “cancel culture” that is ethical, non-violent and helps transform our world toward justice and compassion? DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, WE ARE HOLDING WORSHIP SERVICES ON-LINE. CLICK ON THESE … Continue reading “Cancel Culture” — Rev. Laine
Rev. Darcey Laine (captioning available) In preparation for the Winter Solstice, we offer an earth-centered ritual to connect us to the earth and to ground us in gratitude to all her gifts. https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94356980987?pwd=TDh3NlFqaGRxS0Z1SFlhajRKSVUzdz09 To attend by phone, dial +1 646 876 9923 Then when prompted type in: Meeting ID: 943 5698 0987 Passcode: 502412
(captioning available) Rev. Darcey Laine Storytellers- Claire Fagan and Sarah Mellon This year, when so much is in flux, is a great time to take a careful look at our traditions. Which can we keep, which must change, and how did we come to have all those traditions in the first place? This is the … Continue reading “It’s Tradition”
**Our Worship Zoom now has Captioning, a live (mostly accurate) transcript of whatever is spoken. You can turn it on or off- whichever makes worship more accessible to you. ** Click this link to join Zoom, https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94356980987?pwd=TDh3NlFqaGRxS0Z1SFlhajRKSVUzdz09To attend by phone, dial +1 646 876 9923Then when prompted type in:Meeting ID: 943 5698 0987Passcode: 502412 The Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland worshipsonline at 10: 00 A.M. this Sunday, December 6, 2020. Rev. Darcey Laine will lead us and our partnerUnitarian Universalist churches of Big Flats, New York andAthens, Pennsylvania in a Worship Service and Programtitled : “ The Wise Dark”**Captioning is available** This darkest time of winter is full of gifts if we take time to see them- giftsvisible to us only when the sun is low and the nights are long. Because of the corona virus pandemic, the church will not be holdingservices in person until May 2nd, 2021 at the earliest. The church is a welcoming congregation to allwho come in peace, no matter the personor whom one loves.
Each fall we honor the start of a new church year with a gathering of water from wherever we have been during the summer months. Sometimes it is from a serene lake we visited, or a creek in our neighborhood, an ocean or river far away, the hose in our backyard or tap in our kitchen. This fall … Continue reading Water Ingathering
Rev. Laine & Jill Worthington (with Special guest Storyteller Mrs. Yuka of Drag Queen Story Hour Nebraska)A lot of serious things are happening in the world right now. At the same time we are seeing bursts of creative playfulness all around. Science tells us what we know intuitively- playful impulses can be healthy and healing, … Continue reading How Play Helps
Rev. Darcey Laine and Trustee, Joaquin Lira will lead us inan online Worship Service and Program titled : “Hope and Doubt” Our religious tradition encourages us to doubt, to question, toprioritize evidence-based ideas and plans. Our tradition also teachesthat there is good in all people, and that we have the capacities tochange the world for … Continue reading Hope and Doubt
