Speaker: Rev. Lynn Strauss

Flower Communion

with Worship Associate Susannah SchillerLet’s explore concepts of communion, com- munity, commune, congregation: Who are we as Unitari- an Universalists? Where are our comfort zones, our boundaries? How welcoming can we be? Will you join a Crowded Table? “How much is too little? How much is too much? How much is just right?” Order of … Continue reading Flower Communion

We Are All Artists

with Worship Associate Polly PettitWhen did you realize that you were an artist? If it hasn’t happened yet, don’t lose hope. What is it you are passionate about doing? How do you tap into your creative side? Who told you you couldn’t sing, or dance, or draw? Rev. Strauss will share how she came to … Continue reading We Are All Artists

Three Mothers Who Shaped a Nation

with Worship Associate Diana McFaddenReverent Strauss will reflect on the groundbreaking book by educator Anna Malaika Tubbs, The Three Mothers. Join us in celebration of Black mothers, most particularly, the mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin. Order of Service

The Ethical Journey of Gene Editing

with Worship Associate Susannah SchillerRev. Strauss offers reflections on the science and possibilities of gene editing as considered by author, Walter Isaacson in his latest book, ‘The Code Breaker.’ Keeping up with big scientific breakthroughs has been a liberal religious quest, beginning with the work of Darwin and up to popular scientist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, … Continue reading The Ethical Journey of Gene Editing