Various congregation members will introduce our annual stewardship campaign. Information about the church finances will be shared through the next several weeks. But stewardship is as much about the giver as the recipient. Today’s message highlights the spiritual growth and rewards of deciding to share your resources in support of our mission and community. With … Continue reading Stewardship Sunday: Give Until It Feels Good
Join us for a fascinating look into the history and folklore of “Of Easter and Eostre,” the ancient spring goddess. Discover the origins of beloved traditions, explore myths and legends, and enjoy a hands-on egg decorating activity for all ages! Come celebrate the season with stories, creativity, and a touch of history.
Today’s service by Susan Kaphammer, part of our Soul Matters series, suggests that we cultivate joy as a spiritual practice. Recognizing moments of “ordinary joys” helps keep our hearts open and our spirits generous. Expressing joy in the face of oppression can be an act of resistance and confirmation of freedom. Allowing joy to arise … Continue reading The Practice of Joy
We welcome our guest Lara Pollock, daughter of beloved minister emeritus, Greta Crosby. Rev. Crosby served at UUCY from 1988-1996. Lara generously offered to come to us from Kansas. She will present Valley of the Shadow, written by Greta. This oral essay is included in All of Us Together: The Reverend Greta W. Crosby’s Vision for Humanity, … Continue reading Valley of the Shadow
Join us on the casual fifth Sunday as we enjoy a favorite beverage while engaging in rich conversations. Susan Kaphammer is our welcoming host.
We’ll listen to Rev. Marlin Lavanhar (All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma) share steps to take care of ourselves during these times: cool down, heat up, physical conditioning and shadow work. Following the viewing we will share in discussion led by Andrew Whitmont.
Holding power with an open heart allows us to lead with empathy, understanding, and a deep sense of responsibility, ensuring that the changes we make benefit all and reflect our shared humanity. As individuals and collectives, we must not shy away from wielding power to create meaningful change in our communities and world. However, this … Continue reading Holding Power
Our practice of trust reveals much about ourselves as we look inward to trusting ourselves and look outward to trusting others. The practice of trust is entangled with our views of others, our degree of self-assurance, and our willingness to be vulnerable. Susan Kaphammer shares readings and thoughts exploring the topic of trust and the … Continue reading Living Love Through the Practice of Love
Join Jessica Blair as she shares some techniques involved in the art of deeply listening to others. “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.”– Carl Rogers
We welcome Lupita Carrillo, Donor Engagement Director with our local YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter. YWCA Yakima is dedicated to eradicating domestic violence and assisting all survivors of intimate partner violence who contact them. For 2024-2025, UUCY has chosen the YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter as their Share the Plate partner. In a sad statistic, Yakima County … Continue reading YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter