Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit

Coming Of Age Join us for a virtual service this Sunday! Come hear what our young teens (our 9th graders) have to say about who they are, what they think is important and the decisions they are making. A favorite service, not to be missed! We will also welcome Rev. Robin back from her two-month sabbatical! Led by Rev. Emilie Boggis, Co-Minister Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Co-Minister Dr. Tuli Patel, Lifespan Ministry Team Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry

The Importance of NOT Being Earnest What if we need a little less earnestness ~ even though it all feels very serious ~ and instead, need a little more laughter, a little more fun, a little more joy? Led by Rev. Emilie Boggis and Dr. Tuli Patel. Music led by Misa Iwama, Beacon’s Musical Director. (Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner will be away on sabbatical from March 15th to May 15th)

Living Into Our Commitments In this sermon, we will discuss ways in which living into our commitments is an invitation and a sacred task. It is an invitation to be a people committed to repairing harm and restoring covenant. When we live into our commitments as a sacred task, we are transformed by the work we do into the beloved community's likeness. Beacon welcomes Dr. Elías Ortega, the President of Meadville Lombard Theological School, one of two Unitarian Universalist seminaries in the US. Dr. Ortega served on the UUA's Commission for Institutional Change and wrote Widening Our Circle, the Commission's 2020 report. With vocalist Jackie Jones. Led by Rev. Emilie Boggis and Dr. Elías Ortega. Dr. Tuli Patel, Lifespan Ministry Team Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team Music led by Misa Iwama, Beacon’s Musical Director. Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner will be away on sabbatical from March 15th - May 15th)

The Ship of Theseus Throughout our lives, all of us change. How do we know who we really are? And how do we decide what to hold onto, and what to let go? In this service, we'll consider what makes each of us ourselves, in our heart of hearts. The Beacon Adult Choir will sing an Alleluia with the music of Pachelbel. Led by Rev. Emilie Boggis and Guest Preacher, Rev. Sarah Skochko. Music led by Misa Iwama, Beacon’s Musical Director. Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner will be away on sabbatical from March 15th - May 15th)

Six-Word Biographies to our Future Selves Have you ever sent a letter to your future self? Or written a six-word biography? Well, get ready for a mash-up. Imagine yourself or the world ten years in the future. What do you hope is your six-word biography? Beacon members Ginny Johnston and Dennis Manion will sing the classic "Big Yellow Taxi." Led by Rev. Emilie Boggis and Dr. Tuli Patel. Music led by Misa Iwama, Beacon’s Musical Director. Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner will be away on sabbatical from March 15th - May 15th) Join us for our Social Half Hour following the service

We've Got Some Difficult Days Ahead - Where and When is Your Mountaintop? A modern-day reflection on the life and loss of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Guest Preacher: The Rev. Michael Crumpler. Rev Crumpler joined the UUA in early 2017. Shortly thereafter, he was ordained to Reverend in the United Church of Christ.Michael lives in Harlem and is very active in social justice ministry at the historic Judson Memorial Church of New York City and the surrounding queer community. He is most passionate about intersectional ministry centered in blackness, queerness, HIV/AIDS, economic justice, and emotional well-being. Led by Rev. Emilie Boggis and Dr. Tuli Patel. Music led by Misa Iwama, Beacon’s Musical Director.

Anointed Easter Sunday: An often forgotten biblical story of an anointing gifted to Jesus teaches us the power of being seen in our sorrows and in our triumphs. How might we anoint or bless one another into becoming?

Does it? Really? Those of us who have had tragedies strike often bristle with good reason. Let’s consider what’s behind the phrase and how it leads us to listen a little more deeply. And respond differently. Led by Rev. Emilie Boggis and Dr. Tuli Patel. Music led by Misa Iwama, Beacon’s Musical Director.

SHOW LESS

Unitarian Universalists are known for our "deeds" and not our creeds. It is true that a faith without works is dead. But are acts without grounding values just busy-work? What deep center keeps us engaged in our convocations? Led by Rev. Emilie Boggis and Dr. Tuli Patel. Music led by Misa Iwama, Beacon’s Musical Director.

Adrift and FoundAs I ready for my two-month sabbatical, I share a few experiences of wandering without being lost and the danger of deep listening. Rev. Emilie Boggis, Co-Minister Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Co-Minister Dr. Tuli Patel, Lifespan Ministry Team Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry