The Unitarians and the Universalists merged in 1961 to form the UUA — the Unitarian-Universalist Association, of which we are a part. The Unitarians were the bigger of the two, and it sometimes seems like the Universalists have become UUA’s ugly stepchild. But the ideas that gave rise to Universalism (originally a Christian sect) are important … Continue reading Universalism
Join us for another rich, virtual service as we Tune In Together at UUCY to hear the words of Rev. Galen Guengrich, Senior Minister at All Souls Unitarian Church in NYC, delivered by Assistant Minister Pamela Patton: “The Prophets of Possibility.” As we reflect on the results of the U.S. election, many of us feel … Continue reading Tune In Together: The Prophets of Possibility
Join Cindy Lamb, Chuck Forster and other members of the Yakima Coffeehouse Poets for a service celebrating original poetry. Chuck will be the celebrant so, of course, come prepared to sing.
Story is a fundamental and universal aspect of being human. From earliest times, the world encountered through human senses has been made understandable by construction and sharing of stories. In turn, the stories repeated and adopted shape how the world is experienced and understood, for both good and bad. In this service Susan Kaphammer will prompt us … Continue reading The Practice of Story
Join us for our coffee and conversation service, where we are bringing back the grab bag! Everyone is welcome and will be asked to write down a topic of your choice onto a piece of paper. They will all then be placed in the grab bag and chosen at random!
Tuesday, December 24th at 4:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for Dec. 24, 4:00 p.m. at UUCY for a uniquely Unitarian Universalist celebration of the season. Winter traditions will be honored, a UU story will be told, Sunny will provide beautiful music, and the service will close with our own communion of light. All ages welcome.
Holiday Sing-A-Long and Apple Brunch! Join us for this festive celebration of the season led by Jeff Main of MainStrings. Please bring any finger food snack that contains apples or goes with apples to share following the service. Beverages provided. All ages welcome.
Have you ever (I am sure you have!) been in a place and time while your mind is elsewhere? Our daily existence is often one of being pulled in different directions by competing demands for our time and attention. Only later may we realize we missed the here and now, or the here and now may have … Continue reading The Practice of Presence
Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter’s post-election sermon “A Love of Liberty” reminds us that even in the face of despair, love endures. Through grief, rage, and exhaustion, the message is clear: we are called to action. Together, we confront injustice, uphold freedom, and refuse to let love be extinguished. Join us as we recommit to a future … Continue reading Tune in Together: A Love of Liberty
On this Sunday, just prior to our Thanksgiving holiday, we gather for a short service on gratitude, led by our own Denise Edwards. This is a delicious soup and bread gathering. Anyone wanting to share a crockpot of soup, a loaf of delectable bread or a hand-held sweet treat, there is a sign-up sheet in … Continue reading Gratitude With Soup and Bread