Speaker: Rev. Kathryn Adams

“The Wisdom of the Body” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

Realizing that no matter what we do or have done, we have never been outside of our bodies, it isn’t surprising that there is a body wisdom. Maybe your stomach turns at specific times. Where and what is happening when you feel your body tighten up or constrict? In these times of intentional harm and … Continue reading “The Wisdom of the Body” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

“Compassion in the Struggle” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

As we begin Disability History Month, let’s reflect on the offering of author and former Labor Secretary Robert B. Reich, who has come to believe that “The central struggle of civilization [is] fighting bullies—standing up against brutality.” His story is grounded in his own lived experiences as a child with dwarfism in the 1960s, and … Continue reading “Compassion in the Struggle” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

“Ingathering and Water Communion: Emergence” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

As we begin our congregational year together, let us focus on what wants to emerge for us in this time. What wants to emerge for us as individuals and what wants to emerge for us as a community. Bring your gifts, talents, hopes, and dreams to mix with our losses, grief, pain, and rage. Everything … Continue reading “Ingathering and Water Communion: Emergence” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

“What Does UU Worship Mean to You?” – Rev. Kathryn Adams & Nancy Holland, Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

Please join Nancy and Rev. Kathryn this Sunday as we explore worship at UUCR. Every worship service is a harmony of what we each bring to and need from our time together. What is most meaningful for you? This is a powerful opportunity to hear what is most meaningful to other congregation members. We come … Continue reading “What Does UU Worship Mean to You?” – Rev. Kathryn Adams & Nancy Holland, Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

“Oneness Ever Unfolding” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

The Sikh tradition offers “Ik Onkar,” a phrase at the heart of the Sikh faith—which means “oneness ever unfolding.” Valarie Kaur guides us through this beautiful faith tradition, inviting learning and an exploration of oneness in her recent book, Sage Warrior. May the deepest understanding of oneness, that all are part of the one, invite trust … Continue reading “Oneness Ever Unfolding” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

“Imagine Possibility” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

This is our flower communion.* Today, I invite us to imagine the fecundity of flowers. How many millions of seeds can come from each flower. Seeds can grow in the most unlikely of places. Seeds hold our heritage and take them into an unspecified future. Today, let us explore what imagining possibility looks like for … Continue reading “Imagine Possibility” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom