On Palm Sunday, Jesus’ Passover pilgrimage brought him to Jerusalem. What does it mean to go on a pilgrimage? How do our own individual journeys (as well as our collective journey) relate to the pilgrimages and the stories of Passover?

As UUs, we honor any and all beliefs that respect the inherent worth of every individual while recognizing that we are in an interdependent relationship with one another and with the earth. But beneath and beyond any and all beliefs there is a more important commitment to a love that transcends belief.

The biblical story of Ruth and Naomi offers a compelling example of true solidarity and what it means to be committed to being on the side of others who come from backgrounds different from our own but with whom our ultimate destiny is intertwined. This service will examine the meaning of this story for us … Continued