On Making Mistakes
Fear of not measuring up to impossible standards can keep us petrified. Giving ourselves permission to make mistakes allows us the freedom to live more fully and happily. A multiplatform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Speaker: Rev. Eric Severson
With Integrity
Based on Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s book Persist, we’ll look at models of courage and persistence we might emulate. A multiplatform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Our Favorite Stories
Come for a cozy time of sharing beloved stories of the season or from our lives and how they help us make meaning. A multi-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Holy Nights
Join us for a brief intergenerational Christmas Eve service of word and music honoring the truth that “every night a child is born is a holy night.” A multi-platform, intergenerational service led by Rev. Eric Severson. Service begins at 7:00p.m.
A Blue Christmas
While there can be much joy in this season, the winter holidays aren’t always “cheery and bright,” especially with the challenges of a pandemic. This gentle, informal multiplatform service will offer a space of holding, with music, spoken word, and ritual, to provide support for all those who are unsettled or have experienced loss. A … Continue reading A Blue Christmas
The Joy of Creating
Craftspersons have found fulfillment in the creative process for millennia. We’ll draw on Eric Gorges’ book “A Craftsman’s Legacy: Why Working with Our Hands Gives Us Meaning” and other sources. And we’ll learn some of the lessons that come from practicing a craft: slowing down, embracing failure, accepting that perfection is an illusion, and learning … Continue reading The Joy of Creating
From ‘Little Church Around the Corner’ to Parking Lot
Unitarianism was established in Midland in the late 19th century. Hear the cautionary tale and lessons we might learn about our religious forebears’ early struggles. A multi-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
We will honor the memory of transgender and nonbinary people who lost their lives to violence in the past year and commit ourselves again to seeking justice. A multi-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Histories of Love and Loss
Based on Margaret Renkl’s book “Late Migrations,” we will explore how love and loss are naturally connected. And we’ll touch on the astonishment that may be found in common things. A multi-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.
Honoring All Souls
At this time of year, many traditions honor our connections with ancestors and spirits. Let’s explore our relationships with those who have gone before us. A mutli-platform service led by Rev. Eric Severson.