Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist

This sermon led by Carlos Alvare is based on his personal experience of immigration and assimilation and a reflection on its relevance to current conditions in U.S. www.sunnyhill.org

What does it mean to truly belong? Through personal stories and reflections, this service explores the lifelong work of welcome and building beloved community. As our congregation grows, so does our shared responsibility: to keep making room, to keep noticing who’s missing, and to keep building a table long enough for all. Led by Director of Membership Bethany Thornton. www.sunnyhill.org

This service, featuring the music of Pittsburgh native Erroll Garner, will explore the nature of time and primary sources of UU inspiration, including “direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder . . . which open our hearts, renew our spirits, and transform our lives.”  Led by Rev. Jim Magaw and featuring Reni Monteverde and friends. www.sunnyhill.org

This service will be a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affirming marriage equality. Having the right to marry (whether you choose to exercise that right or not) is an important step forward in the long struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights. At a time when many rights are in peril, it is especially important to celebrate and to affirm our support for those who have had to fight for freedoms many of us have taken for granted. www.sunnyhill.org

The image of a flaming chalice, which has its roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition, has been the primary symbol of Unitarianism since the 1940s. This service will explore the meaning and history of this symbol, especially as it relates to the larger mission of Unitarian Universalism in the world. www.sunnyhill.org