by Rev. Mary Gear Among the Masai people, considered to be intelligent and fearsome among the tribes of Africa, a traditional greeting is “And how are the children?” The greeting acknowledges the high value that the Masai place on their children’s well-being. The traditional answer is “All the children are well” meaning that peace and […]
The Imperfect Perfection of Our Connection
This spring has brought multiplatform worship in full swing: congregants and visitors find us weekly onsite in the Sanctuary, on Zoom, and on YouTube. We stream Sunday services live, and we have the recordings available on YouTube for anyone to access after the services. These are all great–and all necessary–offerings which ensure OUUC’s services are […]
Such is Life, Such is Love
by Rev. Mary Gear I expected the phone to ring on Wednesday morning. I’d been to visit Celia & Gary Tobin the night before and knew that Gary was close to the end of his life. OUUC’s Music Director, Troy and his friend, Becky Owens, gave the gift of music to Gary & Ceilia, calming […]
Celebration of Life for George Lanning
A celebration of life ceremony for George Lanning took place Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. This memorial service welcomed attendees both online and onsite at OUUC. Zoom chat from George Lanning’s memorial (click to download PDF file) Order of Service
Autonomy and Agency
by Rev. Mary Gear I am reeling this week with the reality that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v Wade. I knew this was coming with the appointment of Gorsuch, then Kavanaugh, and a certainty with the appointment of Barrett. And I admit that I am struggling now that we are here. […]
