by Rev. Sara Lewis This is my first piece for the weekly Spark since I’ve returned from my sabbatical, and so I thought I would share a bit with you all about what I received from that time away. A sabbatical, like a sabbath which is a related word, is an intentional time set apart […]
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Let’s Talk About Reproductive Justice
by Rev. Sara Lewis I am simply heart sick about the leaked Supreme Court decision to strike down Roe. We may have seen this coming, but it doesn’t make it any easier now. And for those of us who were not paying attention before, it’s very much at the center of debate and discussion now. […]
Celebration of Life for George Lanning
A celebration of life ceremony for George Lanning took place Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. This memorial service welcomed attendees both online and onsite at OUUC. Zoom chat from George Lanning’s memorial (click to download PDF file) Order of Service
Celebration of Life for Evelyn (Evey) Greenberg
A celebration of life ceremony for Evelyn Greenberg will take place Friday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. This memorial service will welcome attendees both online and onsite at OUUC. We will inter both Ruth Weber’s and Evelyn Greenberg’s ashes immediately after, with a reception to follow. Order of service. Transcript of Zoom chat from Memorial […]
Autonomy and Agency
by Rev. Mary Gear I am reeling this week with the reality that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v Wade. I knew this was coming with the appointment of Gorsuch, then Kavanaugh, and a certainty with the appointment of Barrett. And I admit that I am struggling now that we are here. […]