Rev. Stefanie Etzbach-Dale
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Category Archives: spirituality
Advent
Christian story and ritual, including that relating to Christmas, evolved over centuries. (Given the growing influence of Santa and his reindeer, it continues to evolve.) In the early years of Christianity, well after the crucifixion, much HOPE was invested in … Continue reading
Posted in advent, christmas, community, spirituality, unitarian universalism, worship awe God unitarian universalism, worship resource
Tagged awe and wonder, celebration, christmas, community, diversity
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Circle Blessing for the Ancestors
Please join hearts for a Circle Blessing Upon the Ancestors, turning together, as you are able, to the directions called: First, we turn to the NORTH: blessing the elders, who carved the paths we now walk; whose curiosity and vision, … Continue reading
Posted in ancestors, circle of life, day of the dead, samhain, spirituality, unitarian universalism, worship resource
Tagged ancestors, ancestry, awe and wonder, beloved community, celebration, change, circle of life, community, compassion, day of the dead, samhain, worship resource
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Excerpt of a Response to a Curious Student!
Thank you for your interest in Unitarian Universalism. You can find a great many resources on the website: uua.org Meanwhile, it is fair to say that Unitarian Universalism impacted society as much as society impacted and continues to impact Unitarian … Continue reading
Posted in current events, hope, post modernism, religious authority, search for truth, spirituality, unitarian universalism, worship resource
Tagged accountability, beloved community, change, compassion, destiny, diversity
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The Between Place
We live always in the “between place” The “liminal space” between one breath and another Between one day and the next, one season and another. Rushing: poised always on the brink of something else, “yet again”. We reach out, seeking … Continue reading
Posted in beginnings, fresh start, hope, search for truth, spirituality, time, unitarian universalism, worship resource
Tagged awe and wonder, beloved community, between, community, compassion, delight, fear, liminal space, pause, rosh hashana, stop, Time change, time unitarian universalism, worship resource
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Today Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life!
Opening Words for the 09/14/14 Worship Service: “Fresh Start” Today is the “first day, of the rest of your life”! A time to step out, of old sorrow or strife! To lay down the burden, of “things left undone” To … Continue reading
Posted in beginnings, fresh start, hope, love, search for truth, spirituality, time, truth, unitarian universalism
Tagged beginnings, beloved community, change, co-creation, community, compassion, current events, fresh start, integrity, LOVE, opening words, unitarian universalism, worship
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Interview Questions!
I was recently sent a list of questions intended to inspire a press release in support of my new position as Minister to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City. Here are the responses (press release text to follow soon!): … Continue reading
Posted in religious authority, search for truth, spirituality, unitarian universalism
Tagged interview, ministry, press releaase, redwood city, unitarian universalism, uufrc
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Super Moon Dream
There are many sources of wisdom! Continue reading
Posted in hope, spirituality, unitarian universalism
Tagged awe and wonder, beauty, co-creation, curiosity, dream, embodiment, goals, god, imagination, jeff mcbride, LOVE, love in action, magic, presence, responsibility, spiritual practice, Spirituality, super moon, vision, words and deeds
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In Honor of the Fathers
Honor to all the fathers, who give or gave of their time and love, their work and worry. Honor to the fathers, who set aside their armor so that young eyes can behold the shape of true strength and courage. … Continue reading
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Tagged awe and wonder, father's day, Unitarian Universalist
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Prayer to the Four Corners
Spirit of the East, of the Air that fills our lungs and gives voice to our dreams, Spirit of dawning yellow wisdom, clarity of thought, and pure faith, be with us always Spirit of the South, of fire, of flaming … Continue reading
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