Mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and theologian, Newton changed our view of the world. Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles reviews his findings that opened up new truths about our planet. Click here for the Order of Service. Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles (she/her) describes herself as a recovering psychologist and recovering attorney, who graduated from Starr King in 2011 … Continue reading Isaac Newton–The Father of Modern Science
The Bible tells us that prophets were important in redeeming ancient communities when they had gone astray. Do prophets still arise in today’s world? What messages have modern prophets proclaimed? Click here for the Order of Service. Rev. Gayle “Asali” Dickson (she/her) is an artist, a former member of the Black Panther Party from 1970-1976, … Continue reading When Do Prophets Arise and How Can We Recognize Them?
Join us for a lay led service and historical whirlwind through our Faith. We start with the history of the Unitarian faith, go to the history of our congregation, hear from our long term members and finish with a ceremony to celebrate our new members. Click here for the Order of Service.
As we venture into a new year, our journeys often depend on our ability to release that which no longer serves us and to plant seeds for new growth. This ritual will allow us the opportunity to do both. Special Music for the occasion. Bring a friend! Click here for the Order of Service. The … Continue reading New Year’s Rituals –The Burning Bowl and the Planting Urn
“I am because we are.” This is the English approximation of the Bantu word ubuntu, which has no comparable word in our individualistic American culture. Experiencing interconnectedness requires a practice of empathy and consideration, which can feel like swimming upstream against the society we live in. And yet, the practice of belonging and inclusion is … Continue reading Belonging: Why Cultivating Community is Essential
The deepest truth about the darkness of winter is that the brightest hope is born, again and again, during periods of greatest darkness. We will celebrate the light that darkness allows from many traditions, stories and songs! The Rev. Ben Meyers (he/him) loves living near Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA. His ministry spans 28 years: … Continue reading In Darkness Comes Light
Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles explores the philosophy of David Bentley Hart who argues that nature is the residence of mysterious and vital intelligences, and that we do best to devote more time to to the contemplation of living things and less to the fabrication of machines. Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles (she/her) describes herself as a … Continue reading The Mysteries of Mind and Life
“You are worthless.” This is my demon’s opening line when she wakes me up at three in the morning. Perhaps you’ve heard a similar voice reminding you of all the ways you come up short as a human being. Who are these demons and how can we shut them up? Can our faith help us … Continue reading The Demons in our Days
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 I want, but will never get if I keep waiting where I am. Q: What are you waiting … Continue reading Phantom Waiting Rooms
What are your thoughts about reparation? How would you like it to be decolonized? What does liberation psychology suggests to facilitate the decolonization of reparation? The writings of Psychiatrist and Philosopher Frantz Fanon and Liberation Psychologist Martin Baro would provide the tools for the full and total liberation of the marginalized victims and survivors of … Continue reading Decolonized Reparation and Liberation Psychology
