Dance in the Desert, Bring Your Tambourine The new year starts with renewed energy and purpose, even in a pandemic. Drawing upon scripture, spiritual practice, and original music, Unitarian Universalist Rev. Erin Walter will reflect on how to foster joy and gratitude in the midst of our ongoing struggles. Rev. Erin Walter, Guest Preacher 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

A Solstice State of Mind Blessing darkness and the gifts of a deep turning toward the inward stillness, come for a service drawing us to center as we await the sun's return. 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

Breaking our Silence How do we resist systems of secret-keeping? How do we liberate ourselves from the silence imposed upon us? With musical guest Jackie Jones! Content Warning: Junot Díaz Reference and Sexual Trauma After Rev Emilie delivered the sermon, she learned that there are allegations against Junot Díaz surrounding sexual harassment and assault. Mr. Díaz has been accused of sexual harassment while also telling his own story as a survivor of sexual assualt. We wanted listeners to know the fuller context and understand the complexities of trauma in our society. 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

When Waiting Isn't Sacred In the season of Advent, we enter a time of expectation in the Christian calendar. How do we discern between an intentional, sacred time of waiting and the delay of what is right and good? Come let us find a way to know the path of truths. 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 Oracle Has Spoken. Now what?In every Greek demi-god story, it begins with a prophecy from the Oracle. Then, the quest begins. A lot depends on how you interpret the prophecy. What prophecy is upon us? How will we engage the quest of our time? 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

Give Us This Day: Gratitude and the Possible

 

From a quarantined house with four children and two occasionally irritable adults (only occasionally), let's get real about the practices that sustain a journey of compassion.

Don't Say That!: Courageous CompanionsMany people find election results (in any year) shocking. They look at the results and wonder how people can think so differently, live so divergently. Coupled with social isolation and social media, the echo chambers are strong. Is there a way to break through the culture war? Listening to the voices of our children, Rev. Robin will share some practices of conscience and connected living. We welcome guest musician Bhuvanesh Komkali who is the grandson of Pandit Kumar Gandharva, son of Mukul Shivputra. Growing up amidst musical legends, Komkali will help us collectively move into the spirit of Diwali, the festival of lights.

We, the Possibility Where do we go from here?

 

Led by Revs Emilie Boggis and Robin Tanner and Dr. Tuli Patel.

Music led by Misa Iwama

The Soul of America - What’s Worth Saving Now

Rev Dr. Robin Tanner preaching with music by Misa Iwama, Jackie Jones, and John O’Neill.

Woefully Inadequate

How do we deal with feelings of woeful inadequacy in the face of all we hope for the world? What are the theological underpinnings and spiritual practices that help us wrestle "not enough" and claim the courage to do what can and must be done?

 

Led by Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Rev. Emilie Boggis & Dr. Tuli Patel. Music led by Misa Iwama, Beacon's Director of Music. This service was requested by Beacon members Dennis White and Ellen Boylan.