Let us take a moment to celebrate and reflect on a congregational year. Let us wonder, what does it all mean? This Sunday we will practice our annual tradition of Flower Communion and we will bring that beauty with us until we gather again.
What are the right words that we should use in church these days? I am sure you can think of several that are not appropriate, but are used in common speech and now in print with no one feeling any shame to their use. I will be exploring four letter words that we all should … Continue reading “Four Letter Words in Church” – Rev. Dr. Richard Speck, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
How we see the world often shapes our response to it and our temperament. While our perspective is often shaped by our experiences and circumstances, we also have the opportunity and capacity to alter our understanding and to choose to see things in a new light.
What does it really mean to be “normal”? We will reflect on that question and how it is influenced by our community, and the implications in our relationships as well as our physical and mental health.
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
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
There are many thoughts on the origins of Earth Day. Today, let’s explore how the “Earthrise” photograph changed the world. Let’s explore the aesthetic force of the image of the earth to change hearts, minds, and worldviews.
We celebrate spring with a consideration of our part in the interdependent web of existence.
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
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
