North Alder Street Park – directions

It is worth remembering that three years ago as I began my ministerial relationship at KVUUC, over 30 members gathered to consider a covenant.  Out of that meeting came these words:

We therefore do Covenant with one another
To –    Welcome Bill as our Minister and to … read more.

As I was collecting my thoughts for this morning’s service as well as next Sunday’s service I was pleased to notice that our KVUUC worship theme for this June is the subject of “Wisdom.”   Pleased because the topics I was going to talk about anyway, … read more.

Time to Say Goodbye – Time for Turning, Rev. Bill Graves and Frances Wood

This will be Bill and Frances’ last scheduled worship service with us.  A review and reflection over the past three years with maybe a few tears thrown in, and advice for going forth … read more.

Poetry, Pizza and Papa Gravey. Thursday July 12, 7:00pm

This, Bill’s final Thursday class at KVUUC will not be a “class” as such.  Rather, it is an invitation to share and be inspired by poetry.  Think about Billy Collins, Wendell Berry, Mary Oliver, Leonard Cohen, Sharon … read more.

Rev. Bill’s July/August Schedule

Mountain View Park

It’s that beautiful time of year again in the Northern Hemisphere, when the June solstice – your signal to celebrate summer – is nearly upon us.  On June 21, you might pause to notice the earliest dawn and latest sunset and your shortest noontime shadow … read more.

Spiritual Practice 101

This is the first of a two-part sermon that will take a look at “spirituality”.  What is it and what isn’t it?  What are some simple practices that might help me find more of it in my life?  It also might be called … read more.

Spiritual Practice 102

We will review and build upon thoughts explored on June 10.  Graduation from Spiritual Practice 101 is not a prerequisite to attendance at this sermon.  All are welcome.