Bring harmony into your life with the musicians of Mission Peak while we celebrate freedom and democracy in music and song. Lift up your spirits and recharge your soul. Our musical message will be delivered by Peak Performers, Peak Rocks, Jay and Jessica, Jo Ann and Knuti, and more. You won’t want to miss it! … Continue reading Music Celebration Sunday
I’ve always been a bit of a worrier, but I eventually realized that my level of worry often went beyond reasonable caution. In this message, I will describe my journey of discovery that I had anxiety disorder, some of the effects it has had on my life, the medical factor that is probably behind my … Continue reading My Struggles With Anxiety Disorder
This is a service based on the music that has moved us. It is a great blessing to have music that moves us. It’s an even greater blessing to be able to make music that moves us. This is a service from our music makers about the particular songs that they have brought into our … Continue reading MPUUC for a Change
Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s, many folks attempted to teach me good manners. At the time, I found them quaint and outmoded, as did a lot of my peers. Individualism above all else became the mantra of much of society. But I now realize that some form of social compact is necessary for a … Continue reading Manners for Today: Covenants of Right Relations
As part of a class offered by Rev. Jo entitled: “The Preacher Within”, I wrote a sermon about a particularly life changing event that I had experienced. Well, besides helping to build Mission Peak over the last 25 years, the most intense experience for me was attending the Pacific Central District’s Leadership School in 1995. This sermon relates some of the most significant and transformative events from that scary, tiring and mind blowing week.
There are many spiritual practices which people undertake to cultivate personal spiritual development and experience. You might find Serving on the board or a committee of Mission Peak an unlikely candidate, but, if approached with dedication to be an effective leader in accordance with our UU principles and best leadership practices, it becomes one. We will explore some of what is involved in leading from a spiritual practice perspective at this service.
