Podcast: Chalice Sermons

The Unconventional Hero’s Journey

Service at 10:00 am 
A hero’s journey? Do we all have the opportunity? I know nobody feels like a hero at the beginning, but what if you still don’t feel like a hero at the end? What do you do with the sense that you just did what anyone else would have done? And in the end, isn’t it all less about facing our enemies, seizing the sword, and returning home changed forever and more about letting go of false notions, letting go of our ego, and letting go of what others think and embracing our true selves? A hero’s journey…..Is there really a sword?

“You Should be Grateful!”

1 Service at 10 am
A thoughtful examination of the idea that gratitude isn’t just being thankful for what you have, but taking it to the next step and empowering yourself and others to make the world better.

The Theology of Neil Gaiman

1 Service at 10 am ONLY
Author Neil Gaiman is a prolific author in several genres. Yet a common thread in many of his works is the idea of good and evil, and whether there exists an ineffable Plan. What is good? What is evil? Can they be differentiated? Is there a Heaven and Hell? What is the great Plan? Ayanna Gaines will explore these questions through the lens of some of Gaiman’s writings.

BACK TO JUNIOR HIGH

Services at 9:15 & 11:00
Oncology chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun will share some deeply personal reflections about junior high school– a pivotal and often painful time that leaves indelible memories for many of us. In dialogue with some of those 13- year old’s perceptions, what might be discovered about inherent worth, dignity, and compassion?

A More Beautiful World

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Services at 9:15 & 11:00
We live in a world with so much pain, heartache, and destruction. On this Father’s Day, we look at how we can harness our better natures to create a world we can all be proud of, a world of kindness, … read more.

From Reaction to Creation

ONE SERVICE ONLY at 9:15 
Most of us react to the circumstances and situations life presents us, especially during these incendiary times. Today we explore how we could take greater control of our lives and live differently by moving the ‘c’ from reaction to the front of the word. What if we could become more aware of our power to create life, rather than simply react to it? How do we move more consciously from reaction to creation? Join us to learn more about this vital transition in our way of being.

The Curiosity of our Creation Stories

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Services at 9:15 & 11:00It is in the nature of humans to be curious about the unknown and search for answers. At the foundation of nearly every culture is a creation myth that explains how the wonders of the earth came to be. Today we will explore some of these myths and wonder at the curiosity and creativity that human beings have brought forward in their stories.

Celebrating Our Legacy

Services at 9:15 and 11:00
Today we honor those in our community who have built our congregation, the ‘mothers’ of our Fellowship who have nourished and cared for this congregation for 25 years or more. Join us to hear stories of transformation, of being a long time UU, and spiritual growth during their time at CVUUF. What has inspired their commitment and generosity to this community for so many years? Join us for the special Mother’s Day celebration.

What If…?

Services at 9:15 & 11:00
What if money were used to Heal, Empower, Link and Provide (HELP) rather than control, acquire and divide? What if money were used to connect us rather than separate us? Today we explore renewed definitions of generosity and money, guided less by scarcity thinking and more by love and possibility. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our community’s interconnectedness, our generosity and our vision for our future.