Shari Woodbury

Rev. Shari Woodbury smiles into the camera.

Rev. Shari Woodbury (she/her) seeks to create pathways for "the transforming power of love" to work in individual lives, in congregations, and beyond; she is currently the settled minister at the First Unitarian Church of Omaha. Shari is sustained by music, meditation, hiking, and spontaneous games of ping pong with her husband and tween.

From Shari Woodbury

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Love is the center and foundation of this faith... let fall away all that might distract us from the whole-hearted practice of Love.

Welcome | By Shari Woodbury | January 31, 2024 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: #Article2, Anti-Oppression, Community, Covenant, Living Our Faith, Love, Principles and Purposes, WorshipWeb, Worship

There is room here for each and every one. Come in. Be among us.

Welcome | By Shari Woodbury | December 12, 2023 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Caring, Community, Hospitality, Inclusion, Searching, WorshipWeb, Worship

Let us open all our senses and let our synapses spark one connection after another.

Welcome | By Shari Woodbury | December 12, 2023 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Birth, Child Dedication, Children, Connections, Joy, Playfulness, Wonder, WorshipWeb, Worship

Welcome, all who seek renewal in a weary world.

Welcome | By Shari Woodbury | December 11, 2023 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Community, Connections, Friendship, Generations, Hope, Interdependence, WorshipWeb, Worship

We rekindle our connection to the sacred web of life.

Chalice Lighting | By Shari Woodbury | October 18, 2022 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Awe, Earth, Earth-Centered, Nature, Wonder

Spirit of Life and Love, help me to notice when I am hooked.

Reflection | By Shari Woodbury | March 17, 2021 | From Braver/Wiser
Tagged as: Buddhism, Contemplation, Mindfulness, Patience, Spiritual Practice, Worship

Minister: At this time, we would like to introduce a special ritual. The holidays can be an especially poignant time of year. Alongside the joy in these present moments, we may recall fond memories of past celebrations with our loved ones....

Ritual | By Shari Woodbury | May 5, 2020 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: Advent, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Connections, Direct Experience, Family, Grief, Spiritual Practice

These opening words are formatted for two readers, as indicated below....

Opening | By Shari Woodbury | January 16, 2020 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Direct Experience, Home, Humanism, Listening, Secular, Self-Respect, Unitarian Universalism

[Written for two voices, here set for Worship Association (WA) and Minister (M)] WA: Perhaps some here have outgrown mystery. Maybe you have doubts about Santa, Or have forgotten the magic of a newborn child. M: One might easily lose touch with awe, In the struggle to do it all, Or simply to...

Opening | By Shari Woodbury | January 8, 2020 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Advent, Awe, Children, Christianity, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Mystery, Tradition, Unitarian Universalism, Winter Solstice / Yule, Wonder

This opening was written for two voices, as indicated below. 1: Welcome, who come in friendship who long for genuine community... 2: May you be graciously received here as your authentic self. 1: Welcome, who come in curiosity, full of questions or simply open... 2: May you embrace wonder and...

Opening | By Shari Woodbury | January 5, 2020 | From WorshipWeb
Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Abundance, Beauty, Caring, Direct Experience, Hospitality, Humanism, Joy, Secular, Self-Care, Unitarian Universalism

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