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“What is that Beautiful Thing that just Happened?” – September 15, 2024

Sep 16, 2024

with Rev. Sophia preaching, Missy Shay, Charlyn Bethell and Guy Urban.

This church year’s overarching theme is Relationship–a thread that, we hope, will draw us all into deeper and more intentional connection over the coming months. As a kick-off, let’s dive deeper into what Unitarian Universalism has to say about this, for kinship really is the bedrock of our faith. Friends, make the choice to connect and nourish your spirits–come to church!

Reading: “At Blackwater Pond” by Mary Oliver.

At Blackwater Pond the tossed waters have settled 
after a night of rain. 
I dip my cupped hands.
I drink a long time.
It tastes like stone, leaves, fire.
It falls cold into my body, waking the bones.
I hear them deep inside me, whispering 
oh what is that beautiful thing 
that just happened?

Reverend Sophia Lyons
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Rev. Sophia is committed to radical welcome and spreading the good news that is our bold Unitarian Universalist faith. Some of her areas of interest include interfaith partnerships, addictions ministry, spiritual direction, and working towards collective liberation for all. Rev. Sophia aspires to live her life and fulfill her ministry guided by spiritual seeking, big love, and the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism.

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