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“Existentialism, the Power and Weight of Choice” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

Existentialism, that humans exist first and then define themselves, is a very empowering philosophy that sometimes gets mischaracterized as “anything goes.” Yet, when our choices literally define who we are, we hold both the power and weight of those choices. Essentialism holds that who we are is set before we exist and that our choices … Continue reading “Existentialism, the Power and Weight of Choice” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

“The Art of Mending” – Rev. Libby Smith, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

In our throw-away culture there is real power in choosing to mend rather than replace things both large and small. We can think of mending as an act of love and responsibility, a refusal to discard what still holds life. And when we are able to make those repairs ourselves, there’s a spiritual power to the mending that … Continue reading “The Art of Mending” – Rev. Libby Smith, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

“Transformation: The Power of the Resurrection Today” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

Transformation is one of our core UU values. Physically, our world transforms matter and energy all around us all the time. Mentally, we can choose transformation. Spiritually, we can choose transformation in the face of inevitable change. Today is Easter, when our Christian siblings celebrate the resurrection of Jesus—a powerful transformation story. Let us explore … Continue reading “Transformation: The Power of the Resurrection Today” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

“Never Enough, the Treasures of the Heart” – Joshua Long, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

The prices of groceries, energy, and rents, and almost all aspects of our lives, continue to rise, with no end in sight. From a climate standpoint, countries and corporations are choosing the economic potential of artificial intelligence over the well-being of our planet. The unfettered pursuit of capital is destroying the earth and now our … Continue reading “Never Enough, the Treasures of the Heart” – Joshua Long, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

“Three Two-Word Rules for Life,” – The Rev. Michael Franch, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

Communities, including religious communities, have rules for behavior. Sometimes they are formal rules, such as (in this country) driving on the right side of the road. Sometimes they are informal rules, such as don’t cut into line. Individuals benefit from rules, too. One of the oldest rules is the Golden Rule, which is about 2,500 … Continue reading “Three Two-Word Rules for Life,” – The Rev. Michael Franch, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

“Being Both” – Rev. Sana Saeed, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

What is a Muslim doing working at a church? A question Sana received frequently while working at the UU Church of Arlington, VA. Today there are more people identifying as UU Muslim. Join her to explore how we make room for interfaith families and people identifying as multi-religious in our community as we reflect on … Continue reading “Being Both” – Rev. Sana Saeed, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom