This is our flower communion.* Today, I invite us to imagine the fecundity of flowers. How many millions of seeds can come from each flower. Seeds can grow in the most unlikely of places. Seeds hold our heritage and take them into an unspecified future. Today, let us explore what imagining possibility looks like for … Continue reading “Imagine Possibility” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom
”I think that in our ongoing struggle to define or describe ‘Unitarian Universalism’ we have lost track of the essence of both Unitarianism and Universalism.” Greg will explore our Universalist heritage; its legacy, uniqueness, and relevance today. This is a follow up to his discussion on Unitarianism last month.
This Sunday is both Easter Sunday and the closest Sunday to Earth Day!! How is the cycle of rebirth calling us to live with Love at the center of our lives?
How can UUs who are activists delineate between the issues we’ll put time and energy into vs. those we’ll leave to others? One way is to rank issues by whether they are, for us, matters of principle vs. politics. And once we’ve chosen our issues, it’s important to keep our spiritual balance with a regular, … Continue reading “Principles Over Politics, and Sabbath as Resistance” – Bob Clegg, M. Div., Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
Deep joy is an act of spirituality; the wisdom traditions of the world teach joy, and we live in an attention economy full of distractions. Let’s talk about joy, our attention and the growth it can bring.
Anyone feeling discouraged and maybe even a little frightened by the current political and social situation? The origin of this sermon goes back to January 2017, when we were inaugurating a new President. How should we react to this horrible situation? And here we are again! The Christian Testament talks about faith, hope, and charity. … Continue reading “Faith, Hope, and Persistence in a Bleak Time” – Dr. Michael Franch, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
With the rolling back of environmental protections, propping up big oil and gas, and punishing institutions that work for environmental justice, it can feel like there is no hope for the planet. However, the United States has just 4% of the world’s population. Does our progress determine the fate of the entire planet? Does our … Continue reading “The Big Picture” – Joshua Long, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
How do we restore or rebuild trust after there has been harm? Join us for an exploration of how releasing ourselves and others from judgement and shame can help restore trust, learning and open each other to new experiences of joy.
“I think that in our ongoing struggle to define or describe “Unitarianuniversalism” we have lost track of the essence of both Unitarianism and Universalism. What are their origins? What made them controversial/heretical? What legacy do they pass on to us today that makes them each unique and still relevant?”
In our communities? Join us for a conversation and reflection.
