The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island
Speaker: Joseph Bednarik
Joseph Bednarik is the Co-Publisher of Copper Canyon Press, a
nonprofit publisher dedicated to poetry. He studied philosophy at
Haverford College and speaks regularly at UU congregations throughout
the Puget Sound region.
Please join In Person or on Zoom. Servicelink is open at 9:45 on Sunday.
A person nearing 90 recently said eight words that are teeming with reflection and adventure: “I want to write down my spiritual journey.” This Sunday we … read more.
Special Musician: Pamela Mortensen, Didgeridoo and Native American Flute Worship Leader: Mavis Cauffman
In 1963, Martin Luther King was arrested and imprisoned for protesting against racial segregation. While sitting in jail, he took pen to paper to respond to local … read more.
The great American writer Mark Twain once said, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” Choosing “right words” can also be a … read more.
When asked to submit an artifact for an exhibit called “Stranger Than Kindness,” musician Warren Ellis offered a piece of gum once chewed by Nina Simone. Ellis had taken the gum off Simone’s piano after a 1999 concert, wrapped … read more.
On this Mother’s Day Sunday, we consider a popular and provocative Zen story that involves certain death, a bright red strawberry, and the fine art of savoring.
The proverb goes like this: “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is today.” This sermon explores our ever-present second best time, and the lives … read more.
At the onset of winter, when the calendar advances from December to January, it’s common to reflect on the past, make resolutions for the coming year, and feel the promise of the newest First Day. In the midst of … read more.
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During this intense period of multiple crises, numerous pressures have been testing the integrity of our social and spiritual connections. This sermon considers our many … read more.