Over twenty-five years ago, when Corinna and her husband decided to marry, they found the First UU Church of Austin and never left. Having been raised without a religious tradition, Unitarian Universalism is the only faith she has ever known. Corinna served First UU in many different capacities during her years there, and taught Sunday school classes for five. In early 2016, she decided to pursue becoming a Religious Educator as a vocation and interned both at First Church Austin and Live Oak UU for a year. In February of 2017, we commissioned Corinna as our first Director of Religious Education. It’s been a joy to have her bring her knowledge and skills to our San Gabriel community. She is currently in the UUA’s credentialing program, scheduled to become a Credentialed Religious Educator in April 2020.
Agh, look at that Grinch, trying to steal Christmas! Will he be successful? Come find out this Sunday at a special All Ages Service made possible by the contributions of San Gabriel members both young and old. I mean, after all, what could be more appropriate for 2020 than a holiday service featuring the Grinch? … Continue reading Visiting Past Services–A Very Grinchy Christmas
As we mingle water together from many different sources, we symbolize a coming home of sorts, a return to each other’s company, as all water in nature gathers together, first in raindrops, then creeks and rivers, and finally in lakes and oceans. We too, are drawn together and we want to celebrate that impulse. How … Continue reading Returning to One Another Water Communion
We all live in the “school of life” and yet life has its seasons. As our children’s school year begins yet again, let’s take the opportunity to reflect with intention on our third and fourth principles – support, acceptance, and encouragement towards spiritual growth, and a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. During the … Continue reading A Season of Learning
A UU colleague of mine, Bart Frost, asked this question once, and I’ve referred to it in a sermon before. Let’s revisit this again – can we be Unitarian Universalist by ourselves, separate from one another? Think on this, come to the service, and then share your thoughts in our Time Together! I’m looking forward … Continue reading Online Service – Can You Be UU Alone?
Agh, look at that Grinch, trying to steal Christmas! Will he be successful? Come find out this Sunday at a special All Ages Service made possible by the contributions of San Gabriel members both young and old. I mean, after all, what could be more appropriate for 2020 than a holiday service featuring the Grinch? … Continue reading Online Service – A Very Grinchy Christmas
This Sunday is our fourth summer All Ages Service. While we typically have several all Ages Service every year, the summer one is extra-special. In past years, children have attended a two-day theater camp at church to discuss, create, and rehearse the service. Things are of course different this year, but we are still going … Continue reading Online Service – All Ages Service!
All Aboard the Solar Express! This Sunday our All Ages Service is a twist on the holiday classic The Polar Express. Come join us as we learn all about the winter solstice and the many holidays throughout the world that celebrate light at this time of the year. All are encouraged to wear their pajamas … Continue reading Winter Solstice Pageant
Please join us for a special SGUUF Thanksgiving themed service which will include a potluck afterwards.
We all wear different masks at different times. Do they conceal or reveal things about us? Do they help us belong, or keep us apart? Join Rev Sandy and Corinna as they lead an All Ages Service with a Halloween theme. Children and adults alike are invited to dress up for our Costume Parade!
On September 8th, please join Corinna Whiteaker-Lewis and Mary Abbey as they offer All Rivers Lead to the Sea, a presentation of our annual Water Communion. This UU ritual honors that we all come from water, both separate and together. All are encouraged to bring water from the places of our lives and share how … Continue reading Water Communion
