Category Archives: Sermons

March 24: Thurman’s Glad Surprise (Rev. Jenny Peek)

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Presenter: Rev. Jenny Peek

Pastor-Jenny_cJoin us this Sunday as we welcome Spring with Rev. Jenny Peek, our visiting Unitarian-Universalist minister, from the Pocatello Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship.

Theologian Howard Thurman’s view of ‘growing edges’ is much more than the gentle euphemism for shortcomings, as it is used by many today.  How do we welcome change, of season or spirit?Thurman_H

 Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.
Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. Child care is available.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls.

February 24: American Individualism’s Perspective on Social Justice (Rev. Jenny Peek)

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Presenter: Rev. Jenny Peek

American Individualism’s Perspective on Social Justice

Pastor-Jenny_c.jpgThis Sunday, Rev. Jenny Peek (Unitarian-Universalist Minister from Pocatello) will offer her candid perspective on U.S. American Individualism’s influence on the work for social justice.

Rev. Peek states, “Just being part of this western culture works against our better nature”. Curious? Join us!

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. Child care is available.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls.

February 10: “The Triumph of Trust Over Experience”

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Presenter: Rev. Elizabeth Greene

What does it mean when we say we trust someone or something? What does it mean when we say we trust in God, or in the Universe? Does it mean we think things will always go our way? What happens in our hearts and souls when things do not go our way, especially in matters of deep import? Rev. Greene will reflect on these questions, and on how trust relates to faith and hope.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. Child care is available.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls. 

Our collection Sunday will go to assist Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley.

January 13: “On Fire With Possibility” (Rev. Elizabeth Greene)

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REMINDER:

We are now meeting at our new location:

160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls

Presented by Rev. Elizabeth Greene

The Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship is in its first owned-by-us home! On this second Sunday in our building, we will joyfully celebrate the great possibilities that now open to us, expected and undoubtedly unexpected.  Rev. Greene will reflect on the hopes and fears and happiness that go into taking big new steps. We will also celebrate with a “Fire Communion”, where we will write our dearest thoughts about possibility, then light them, to send them forth.

Unitarian-Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys. Unitarian-Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person;  justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another. Newcomers of all religious paths, or none at all, are always welcome.

We are handicapped-accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building in a way respectful of the neighborhood and its residents.  Child care is available.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls.

December 23, Rev. Jenny Peek: “Welcoming the Return of the Sun: A Solstice Celebration” December 24: Christmas Eve Service

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Pastor-Jenny_cWe welcome Rev. Jenny Peek from the Pocatello UU Fellowship as she joins us again this Sunday to bring us her reflection on the pre-Christian seasonal celebration of winter solstice. A modern variation of preparing for the next growing season includes letting go of things we no longer want or need.

If you have items in this category, now is a good time to clear the clutter! Members and friends will enjoy this quiet celebration, with ritual for letting go and readying ourselves for Life anew! Come, let us worship, together.

Please note that on the following day (Monday) there will be an additional evening service.

Christmas Eve Service on Monday, December 24:

Please join us Monday, December 24th, beginning at 7:00 PM for our annual Magic Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Christmas Eve service at the Vendor Blender & Event Center, 588 Addison Avenues West in Twin Falls.

Refreshments will be provided and a collection will be taken for Heifer International.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another. Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building. Child care is available.

December 16: “Dark Mystery” – Rev. Elizabeth L. Greene

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“Dark Mystery,” a sermon by Rev. Elizabeth L. Greene

Winter Solstice is almost upon us, that day when we have less light and more dark than any other day of the year. Also, days are pretty short all around this period, letting us reflect upon the mysteries of light and dark in our lives, how such things affect our spirits and our spiritual outlooks.

When we are in darkness, we also live in the hope of lighter days, of the Christ Child and stars and angels, of miraculous oil-burning lamps of an ancient people. In the mystery that dark can bring, we can grow our hearts in love.

Please Note, There will be a potluck meal following the service.Please join us. All in attendance, including visitors, are welcome!

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Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building. Child care is available.

November 25: “Who would meet us at the table?” Rev. Jenny Peek

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Join us this Sunday as Rev. Jenny Peek, visiting Unitarian Universalist minister from Pocatello, shares a post-Thanksgiving message of breaking bread together.

How do we decide when and where to share a meal, and who do we invite? Let’s expand that invitation, in love and with fierce commitment to building a better world, one neighborhood at a time.

Please remember our non-perishable food collection for the Idaho Food Pantry continues all this month.

Unitarian-Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian-Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building. Child care is available.

November 11, “All My Memories of Love”

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Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth Greene

Memory is a little like a ship’s log. It lists all that has been done and experienced; from it, we can make decisions about what need not be repeated and what principles lie under the good that we may hope to repeat in some form. November holds both Veteran’s Day and Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Rev. Greene will reflect on how we look back, and on how looking with love transforms both our memories and our current lives. If you are able, please bring a memento to place on our “Memory Altar” as part of this special service. The item can be a photo, toy, dish, drawing, writing, whatever—just something that evokes an important memory for you. Please don’t forget!

Following the service will be a potluck meal. Thank you in advance for bringing a food item to share; however, if you are unable to do so, no problem. We thank you for bringing yourself!

This Sunday will be our Second Sunday Donation to a local charity. This Sunday’s collection (unless you designate pledge on your check or envelope) will go to Hospice Visions in Twin Falls.

Unitarian-Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian-Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building. Child care is available.

October 21: Rev. Elizabeth L. Greene “Sanctuary of the Heart” (Potluck Follows)

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The word “sanctuary” so often means a physical place, often a holy place. It can mean the primary space in a church or synagogue or temple, and it can mean the protection such a space provides for people seeking safety. Rev. Greene will explore those meanings, and also what it means to have a holy, protected space within ourselves.

Please note: There will be a potluck meal following the service.  Everybody is welcome, including visitors!  (This includes those who are unable to prepare a dish to share.)

Unitarian-Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian-Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building. Child care is available.

June 10: “Much Ado About…”

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Guest Speaker: Kenneth Watts

For some individuals the unknown drives them to move back to something less anxiety producing and seemingly real. For others, not knowing causes an attitude of no longer asking questions. And, for still others, the unknown energizes and propels them to ask more questions and their doubts become the underlying force that drives their quest.

Our speaker for June 10 is Kenneth Watts, an ordained minister in a liberal Christian tradition. Rev. Watts has been working as a hospital Chaplain for the past twenty-plus years. Originally from the mid-west (Illinois and Ohio), he moved to Boise in 2012 to be a Staff Chaplain at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.

Before moving to Idaho he was associated with the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and worked in the McConnell Heart Health Center teaching classes in the Mind-Body Stress Management program for cardiac and pulmonary patients.

Rev. Watts has four children who continue to amaze him with their skill and wisdom. They are scattered from Tokyo to Dubai to Texas, following their own dreams and creating their own unique lives and families. He has one grandchild who resides in Texas, and two cats that reside here in Idaho with him.

In Ohio he was a member of the North Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Here in Idaho he is a member of the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building. Child care is available.