Category Archives: worship resource

Entering the Heart of Grace

Posted on February 13, 2012 by revsteffi

Last night I “re-dreamed” a dream that came to me many years ago, the night before my ordination as an Interfaith minister. In that dream I was invited to a party at the home of a Six Nations (Iroqouis) woman … Continue reading →

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Breakfast

Posted on February 11, 2012 by revsteffi

Blessed food! Come to us from the living earth, The movement of stars and seasons, Human labor and love, Fill us and strengthen us For the day ahead!

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Nourishing Body & Spirit

Posted on February 8, 2012 by revsteffi

One of the simplest spiritual practices is to “say Grace” at every meal. No special books or pillows are required, no candles or particular table settings. Taking the time to look at and smell the food at your table, to … Continue reading →

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Some Notes on Worship

Posted on January 5, 2012 by revsteffi

The word “worship” is often understood by UU’s as a an act of subservience to God. But since not all Unitarian Universalists believe in God, and even those who do may have a different idea of their relationship with God … Continue reading →

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You Sing About Justice?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by revsteffi

With all due respect, she said: How, on earth, are you supposed to “get up, to stand up”, when fear weighs you down, like a stone in your gut? Fear of debt and loss of dignity, fear of the future, … Continue reading →

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On Worship

Posted on November 29, 2011 by revsteffi

I define Worship as the act of opening oneself to awe and wonder, to the experience of one’s relationship to the past and future, to what is known, and to that which remains mystery. That experience can take place in … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 25th at the UU Church of Santa Clarita Valley

Posted on September 21, 2011 by revsteffi

This Sunday’s Ingathering worship service (“Wade In The Water”) will highlight a Water Communion Ceremony. Bring along a few drops representing a time or place special to you!

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As Japan Trembles…

Posted on March 11, 2011 by revsteffi

Today an earthquake registered as 8.9 on the Richter scale (apparently 3,000 times as forceful as the one experienced Northridge, CA some years back) devastated Japan – affecting hundreds of thousands of people, wiping out entire communities, compromising nuclear power … Continue reading →

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My Books Due Spring 2011!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by revsteffi

My first book, From Headlines to Heartlines, contains a series of reflections on current events, from a Unitarian Universalist perspective – everything from clergy sexual abuse to immigration reform, the presidential inauguration to “don’t ask don’t tell”…  The intent is … Continue reading →

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