Speaker: Rev. Brian Ferguson

Loving Vulnerability

00:00 REFLECTION: “Loving Vulnerability” – Rev. Brian Ferguson

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We admire vulnerability in others but often struggle embracing our own, even hiding it from others.  This worship service will explore how we can recognize the beauty and gifts of our own … read more.

Justice is Love

00:00 REFLECTIONS: “Justice is Love” – Rev. Brian Ferguson

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Dr. Cornel West said that “Justice is what love looks like in public.” This worship service will continue our exploration of the relationship between Justice, Love and Action.

Worship Associate: … read more.

Justice is Love in Action

00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Madeleine McDonell
08:17 REFLECTION: Hanju Kim
11:55 REFLECTION: “Justice is Action” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
21:54 REFLECTION: “Justice is Love” – Rev. Brian Ferguson

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Dr. Cornel West said that “Justice is what love looks like in public”. This … read more.

Love Grows Generosity

This month’s worship theme of Love coincides with the beginning of our week long pledge campaign whose theme is Love Grows.  This worship service will explore the connection between the values of love and generosity in growing a religious community.

Worship Associate: Liz Davis

Centering on Dreams

This morning we welcome members of the Sequoia High School Dream club who will share their stories with us.  We are grateful for their presence.

Worship Associate: Bruce Knoth

Finding Our Moving Center

00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
04:34 REFLECTION: Liz Davis
08:32 REFLECTION: “Finding Our Moving Center” – Rev. Brian Ferguson

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Unitarian Universalism is often described as a religion that is always moving.  This can make it difficult to understand what … read more.

The Wonder of Not Knowing

00:00 INTRODUCTION TO SERVICE: Rev. Brian Ferguson
02:33 REFLECTION: “The Wonder of Not Knowing” Liz Davis
04:48 REFLECTION: “The Wonder of Not Knowing” Rev. Brian Ferguson
16:11 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
19:49 JOKE: Rev. Brian Ferguson
21:49 STORY ABOUT HANNUKAH: Liz Davis

Many of us struggle with not … read more.

Letting Go of What We Love

00:00 REFLECTION: “Letting Go of What We Love” – Rev. Brian Ferguson

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Some of our resistance to change is because it means letting go of something we love for something new and different. Changes in our religious community can be like that. … read more.

Worship Service at the Retreat

The UUFRC Annual (Family) Retreat at Monte Toyon is taking place this weekend and does provide some challenges for our worship service. Many of us will be at the retreat, some of us will be at home, and some of us will be visiting the … read more.

Coping with Change

00:00 TIME FOR ALL AGES: Rev. Brian Ferguson
03:29 REFLECTION: Chris DeCardy
10:49 SERMON: “Coping With Change” – Rev. Brian Ferguson

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Changes come in many forms – some desired that we work towards, others undesired forced upon us, and often a mixture of the … read more.

Courage to Be Scared

00:00 REFLECTION: “Day of the Dead” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
05:08 REFLECTION: “Witches, Ghosts, and Monsters” – Rev. Brian Ferguson
14:22 REFLECTION: “A Dog’s Life” Barbie Laderman-Jones

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In many cultures this time of year is a time where the line between living and dead … read more.