The Dalai Lama’s “tonglen” (giving and taking), Archbishop Tutu’s “choose hope” and Martin Luther’s view of Jesus’ work described as “Happy Exchange” can help us face the risk of bitter disappointment and shattering heartbreak in order to be “at-one.” Service will be in person and on Zoom. Potluck lunch to follow the service. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83975762265?pwd=TC9BcStaTDF4dFZOU2ZsUHhZTERoUT09 Meeting … Continue reading Choose Hope! How the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jesus Can “Save” Us! 

Two songs recently came to mind. Marvin Gaye sang “You know we’ve got to find a way to bring some loving here today. . .  Talk to me so we can see what’s going on. . .” And Tom Petty: “It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down. I had the radio on, I … Continue reading What’s Going On? What Can We Do About It? We Have to Listen and Dream Together!

Now that Isle Royale is “open” for those willing and able to make the journey, Pastor Bucky was reminded of a talk he gave on the Ranger in trade for free passage to the Island. It is titled “‘There are secrets in the rocks. . .”  What can they tell us? Early American history of Isle … Continue reading Isle Royale Secrets in the Rocks

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! 

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

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 (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

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

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

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