Sermons from Northlake Unitarian Universalist in Kirkland, WA. We are a progressive, inclusive community made up of people with many different backgrounds and beliefs. We are guided by moral principles, such as the belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and we draw inspiration from many sources, such as history, science, literature, the arts, nature, and world religions. Services are held Sunday mornings, 10:25 - 11:45. We invite you to listen to any of these sermons as a sampling of what you might experience on a Sunday morning at Northlake. Our services are also filled with instrumental music, singing hymns together, listening to a children’s story and inspirational readings, and sharing of our Joys and Sorrows.
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Sermons from Northlake Unitarian Universalist in Kirkland, WA. We are a progressive, inclusive community made up of people with many different backgrounds and beliefs. We are guided by moral principles, such as the belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and we draw inspiration from many sources, such as history, science, literature, the arts, nature, and world religions. Services are held Sunday mornings, 10:25 - 11:45. We invite you to listen to any of these sermons as a sampling of what you might experience on a Sunday morning at Northlake. Our services are also filled with instrumental music, singing hymns together, listening to a children’s story and inspirational readings, and sharing of our Joys and Sorrows.
The recording opens with a reading – Cultivating Trust as an Organizing Strategy by Adaku Utah. Then our choir performs “Let it Matter” by Elizabeth Alexander. The sermon was provided by Heather Vickery, the UUSC Coordinator for Congregational Activism. It was titled Sacred Solidarity: Accompaniment as an Expression of Our Faith. Heather’s summary of the message: Accompaniment is the radical act of being with someone even when it is hard and you don’t know how things will turn out. With the increase in fascism across our country, our society often tells us to isolate, take care of our own first, and fear the other. However, our faith calls us to hold love at the center, to recognize everyone as family even if we’ve never met, and to support and follow the lead of those most impacted by systems of oppression. Join us to learn of the ways UUs are accompanying trans and gender expansive individuals and families, asylum seekers and others on the frontlines of building the beloved community.
Join us to honor Treaty Day, marking the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott signed by the ancestors of the Coast Salish Nations. With special guests, Tse-Sealth, “Jewel James” and Sul Ka Dub, “Freddie Lane” of the Lummi Nation, we reflected on the enduring story of land, justice, and the promises made and broken to reaffirm our commitment to justice for Indigenous communities.
Rev. Brigitta and celebrant David Lyman guide us through a ritual where we reflect on the rich history of Northlake, decade by decade, celebrating the vision and courage that have shaped our community. Join us to explore how our story is still unfolding—each of us contributes to the path ahead. [Recording opens with a reading titled: “A Shared Story” by Rev. Sandra Fees, and an excerpt of Maria playing Nocturne in Blue by E. McLean. It ends with an excerpt from Maria playing Improvisation on Frankie and Johnny by Sam Raphling.]
The recording opens with Margaret Rogers, director of Lifespan Religious Education, sharing a time for all ages story inspired by “The Broken Story-Story” by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy. Our choir performs “Ther is no rose of swych virtu,” anonymous, early 15th century. Rev. Brigitta delivers the sermon. Her summary: “Truth is an unfolding story, revealed through our questions, struggles, and epiphanies. Reflecting on Michael Servetus’ life, we explore how insights often arise from questioning, resistance, and discomfort, leading us to greater freedom and a deeper understanding of truth.” The recording ends with a choir performance of “Awake, the voice is sounding”, by J.S. Bach (arr. W. Kempf).
This centering meditation, offered by Rev. Brigitta, includes these words: We find ourselves in a new story. … our theological inheritance reminds us that … our stories are always a part of … a larger story of principled struggle for healing, justice, for liberation still in the making. … With these hands, we hold the weight of our anger, the grieving sorrow of our hearts, and the fear and pain of a divided world. May we honor the hurts we are holding. May these hands offer compassion, … May they act with justice, lifting up the silenced and the oppressed and working for a world where all are heard, seen, and free.
Many Unitarian Universalists are veterans, and members of our faith community currently serve in every branch of the U.S. Armed Services. What unique perspectives and gifts might military personnel, veterans, and their families bring to Northlake and our faith? Join us as we commemorate Veterans Day through a series of reflections on the meaning of military service. Speakers: John Poulson, U.S. Navy, USS Bennington & Laurence Fennema, U.S. Army, 2nd Infantry Division
We explore the connection between our spiritual covenant and our commitment to caring for the Earth. How can deep listening guide us to become the ecotheologians for this time? We will delve into womanist contributions to the environmental justice movement to enrich our religious perspective on how to truly hear and honor the Earth. (Recording opens with a guided meditation, followed by Rev. Brigitta’s sermon
To embrace faith over fear, Unitarian Universalists need to listen to our fears. Come discover how listening to our fears is a transformative spiritual art to reduce harm and nurture a caring community.
As much as Unitarian Universalism is a faith inviting us to stretch towards our potential, it is also a tradition inviting us to honor our capacity. This Sunday, we’ll explore how the disability justice movement and theologies of limits invite us to live into interdependence.
Ministerial transitions have summoned our faith community into a threshold time. This Sunday, we’ll consider what wisdom awaits us as we journey together to reflect on “Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?” [Our opening words, Thresholds, are from Arlen Goff.] Northlake welcomes our new minister.
Sermons from Northlake Unitarian Universalist in Kirkland, WA. We are a progressive, inclusive community made up of people with many different backgrounds and beliefs. We are guided by moral principles, such as the belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and we draw inspiration from many sources, such as history, science, literature, the arts, nature, and world religions. Services are held Sunday mornings, 10:25 - 11:45. We invite you to listen to any of these sermons as a sampling of what you might experience on a Sunday morning at Northlake. Our services are also filled with instrumental music, singing hymns together, listening to a children’s story and inspirational readings, and sharing of our Joys and Sorrows.
