Speaker: Pastor Bucky Beach

Peregrinating AND Perambulating During Earth Week and on Earth Day! 

With Earth Day, April 22, in mind, Rev. Bucky will lead the service reflecting on the wisdom of Albert Einstein, Wendell Berry, Julian of Norwich, Abraham Heschel, Matthew Fox, Rainer Marie Rilke, Flannery O’Connor, Artemis II Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and Winnie the Pooh. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83975762265?pwd=TC9BcStaTDF4dFZOU2ZsUHhZTERoUT09 Meeting ID: 839 7576 2265 Passcode: KUUF Service will be in person … Continue reading Peregrinating AND Perambulating During Earth Week and on Earth Day! 

Celtic Spirituality

But Pastor, why should I give something up when those around me seem to be doing the opposite? Why should I peregrinate in today’s world? Pastor Bucky’s talk this Sunday is an attempt to reflect on being at home in the world, even a world at war, by connecting St. Patrick with the Muslim practice … Continue reading Celtic Spirituality

The Power of an Explaining Story: What Does it Mean to Be Dust and Ashes?

For many in the world, the Season of Lent begins on February 18, Ash Wednesday. On Sunday, February 1, Rev. Bruce Johnson shared a story from the Hasidic community about a Rabbi who carried two pieces of paper, one in each front pocket. On one piece of paper were the words “For your sake the … Continue reading The Power of an Explaining Story: What Does it Mean to Be Dust and Ashes?

Myths We Live By

Myths We Live By (or according to my mother who constantly corrected my grammar, Myths By Which We Live) – reflections on Resolution 25-031 that was on the agenda at the Houghton County Commission meeting on December 9: “To declare there are only two sexes.” Some of the thought behind this reflection is based on … Continue reading Myths We Live By

Christmas Eve Service

Pastor Bucky Beach will lead the service featuring candlelight, traditional carols, and a message of hope and commitment. A new addition to the service this year will be the lighting of the KUUF Christmas Tree. Everyone is requested to bring an ornament to place on the tree during the service. Your donated ornaments will remain … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service

Winter Solstice and the Value of Darkness

It’s about the darkness. (Well, maybe the light too. . .) Service will be in person and on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83975762265?pwd=TC9BcStaTDF4dFZOU2ZsUHhZTERoUT09 Meeting ID: 839 7576 2265 Passcode: KUUF

Resisting the Current and Letting Go

Sometimes insurmountable obstacles appear to block our path. Maybe they are what they seem. Maybe not. As we face them, may the force and the flow be with you. May it be with us. Service will be in person and on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83975762265?pwd=TC9BcStaTDF4dFZOU2ZsUHhZTERoUT09 Meeting ID: 839 7576 2265 Passcode: KUUF

Blessing of the Animals

October is the month many denominations commemorate the life of St. Francis of Assisi, who died in 1226 C.E. The worship service at KUUF on Sunday, October 19, will be a Blessing of the Animals. All animals (with their people), are welcome to be with us in the sanctuary. Animals at home who are Zooming … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals

Outdoor Service, Radical Hospitality: A Lesson From the Middle East

Radical Hospitality: A Lesson from the Middle East (and a story about a horse. . .) Please join us for a Sunday Service at the East Houghton Waterfront Park shelter. There are only 17 parking spaces at the East Houghton Waterfront Park shelter. They are next to the skateboard park. They may be all we … Continue reading Outdoor Service, Radical Hospitality: A Lesson From the Middle East