Rev. Laura Shennum

Resistance Within

Oftentimes, we struggle with what we should do and what we want to do in our lives. This internal struggle limits our potential as well as keeps us from enjoying the moment. We will explore this struggle in ritual and music.  

Protest Songs: Give Me a “U”!

Social and political movements have historically used music to attract supporters and change public opinion. We’ll explore how the messaging of music can  remain effective in a social media world.  

Resistance: With or Without Force?

Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr often preached about non-violent resistance. However, even he recognized at times when additional means were necessary. We will struggle with the question of when that line blurs and when it is solid.    

Flowers of Resistance: Annual Flower Communion

Join us this morning as we bring flowers from our lives into worship to share with one another. This annual service remembers the resistance of Rev.  Norbert Capek during World War II. Please bring flowers to share during the service.  

Auction Sermon: Trusting Our Christian Roots

We will explore the place Christianity holds in the history of Unitarian Universalism. Then, we will turn to ways we can embrace and support those who are Christian among us now.  

Annual Hand Blessing: With Gratitude

We all show care and compassion to the people in our lives. It takes an enormous amount of strength to care for others. Very seldom do we stop and acknowledge how we aid one another. Through a hand washing/blessing ritual, we will pause and show gratitude for the love our hands offer.  

A Celebration of Our Earth

We will celebrate our relationship with our Earth through music and readings in all voices.  

Auction Sermon: Trusting Our Christian Roots

We will explore the place Christianity holds in the history of Unitarian Universalism. Then, we will turn to ways we can embrace and support those who are Christian among us now.  

Making Callaloo

Join us for a fun story about a village in Trinidad and the Callaloo soup they make to honor their community. We will explore how we make our own form of Callaloo.