Topic: Courage

All in the Family

This service will explore the ties of lineage and shared values that weave us into the family of world religions, and how being family allows us to respect them as sources of wisdom and as partners in society even when we don’t always accept their … read more.

Meditations on Impermanence

As Buddha lay dying he told his monks to remember that “All forms come into being and all forms go out of being.” Anitya, or impermanence, is at the heart of Buddhist wisdom, as it is at the heart of many of the world’s wisdom … read more.

Flor y Canto (Flower and Song)

The celebration of day of the dead or día de Muertos comes from a deep preoccupation of Mesoamerican ancestors with life and dead. This service is an opportunity to honor our beloved dead and to deepen our understanding of this important holiday.

About the Speaker:

The Rev. … read more.

A Life Worth Dying For

Remembering our mortality can teach us how to live.

About the Speaker:

Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube has been a parish minister for 35 years in Washington State, North Carolina and, most recently, as the Lead Minister of the First UU Church of San Diego. He earned a … read more.

Meaningful Ministry

Members of Summit’s Ministerial Search committee will discuss shared ministry, how both ministers and members of the congregation have made a difference in their lives, and their hopes for Summit’s future.

Storytelling With Courage

Come and listen to our speaker Ollis Mason talk about storytelling with courage.

Two stories

MARCH! – a personal story of the hopeful march toward beloved community

DAYSTAR – a parable of cooperative community

The Deadliest Sin of All

Well, I’m not going to tell you, dear ones, because I want you all to show up on zoom! But here’s one clue: it’s a sin we can confront, even diminish, during the course of our personal and social lives, if we’re brave and bold … read more.

Religion, Freedom and Politics

Is there a way out of this wilderness?

These days it is easy to feel lost in the noise and division that surrounds us.  Where is the way out? Can we ever get along? What role do we play as a self-proclaimed free faith? What remains when so … read more.