Sermons and Services from Bradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist, Kenosha, WI

In light of the Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh testimonies this week, we explore the origins of sight and how our own understanding of reality depends upon incorporating different perspectives of the truth.

In recognition of the Jewish New Year, we examine the parallels between Buddhist and Hebrew wisdom around atonement, forgiveness and spiritual cleansing and their implications for us as Unitarian Universalists.

In honor of Labor Day we explore our deep connection to workers' rights and the labor movement in Kenosha and throughout the rest of Wisconsin history. Opening reading provided by Patti Fitchett.

We examine the importance of holding ourselves in loving care in order to more effectively care for others and the world. Meditation sections edited for time.

We explore the origins of two of our most sacred and uniquely Unitarian Universalist traditions, the flaming chalice and the flower communion. Opening reading by Rev. Norbert Capek shared by Dani Lockwood, story of the Flower Communion adapted from UU author Janeen K. Grohsmeyer.

We celebrate Bradford UU's long history of supporting LGBTQ+ rights with our annual Kenosha Pride service and then join in our community's Pride Parade through the streets of Kenosha!

In our annual summer service, you get to ask Rev. Erik about anything! Questions not answered in service will appear in future additions of the Quilt.

In honor of the 4th of July, we consider the many facets of American history and their impact on where we are as a nation today. Service topic provided by auction winner Ann Day.

In honor of Father's Day, Patti Fitchett provides a message about the intimate knowledge she has gleaned from acting as funeral director for many people's fathers, despite not growing up with a father herself.

In this special service dedicated to our fellow UUs of color throughout our Association, our Black Lives Matter Task Force members gayle clark-taylor and David Lockwood speak to their experience with racial justice work and motivations for continuing to work for a more equitable world for all. Sermon from Rev. Erik David Carlson follows the testimonials.