Speaker: Chris Hankla

What Is Required of Us?

Chris Hankla will read a sermon entitled “What is Required of Us?” written by Rev. Gretchen Haley. She is senior minister at Foothills UU in Fort Collins, CO.

Rev. Haley cites these quotes by Rebecca Parker in “Life Together,” from A House for Hope:

“The perils of … read more.

Beloved Community of Resistance

Chris Hankla will read a sermon written by the Reverend Gretchen Haley. Rev. Haley is Senior Minister at Foothills Unitarian in Fort Collins, CO. The message focuses on the power of saying “No” and the importance of choosing to say “Yes” as a Beloved Community … read more.

A Welcomed Sense of Belonging

How can we make visitors feel welcome and make UU of SCV a place where people feel they belong? Chris Hankla will read excerpts from a sermon entitled “Radical Hospitality” written by the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell and presented to the First Unitarian Church in … read more.

Taking Chances

“If you don’t make things happen then things will happen to you.” – Anonymous

What do you do with a chance? We are faced with a variety of chances daily. Join Chris Hankla in exploring the dilemma of accepting or resisting chances that come our way. … read more.

Let’s Talk Story

This service is targeted to families with children, and those who are children at heart.

“Let’s talk story” is a Hawaiian phrase that means sit down and tell about yourself. But what happens when the story told is incomplete? How does that influence what we believe? … read more.

The Balancing Act Called Life

A lot of people are looking for life balance without even knowing what it is. They think that it’s some state of mind
and body where everything just feels, looks, and seems
perfect and stable. Is it possible in reality? Come listen to
this sermon … read more.

“The Power of Gratitude”

“Gratitude not only makes us feel good, it’s also one of the greatest attractors of abundance, love, peace, success, health, connection, and more. The more we focus on what we already have, the wonderful aspects of our lives, and what we appreciate, the more we … read more.

“Creativity”

“Use your spirituality in the development of your creativity, and use your creativity in the development of your
spirituality. Allow your creativity to blossom so that your life will blossom, so that you will be a wonderful and precious gift unto the world.”

These are words … read more.