For the sovereign indigenous nations on this continent, the elder women are the keepers of history, of community ties, of family heritage, and of tribal history. Our own Unitarian Universalist faith has ties to the harm of residential schools and colonizing
behaviors. As a people of … read more.
It’s been ten years since our minister, Rev. Sue Browning, was ordained as a Unitarian Universalist minister. Recently she shared, “The vocation of parish ministry has been pretty much what I was trained for, and of course there is always room to grow. The deeper … read more.
As Jews around the world pause to observe Yom Kippur, might we too pause and ask, “How do atonement and forgiveness enter into our UU theologies? At the end of our days, will there be grudges, regrets, old hurts, and angers that we’ve held on to? Or … read more.
How might we continually welcome one another and welcome the stranger? How might a vision of radical hospitality guide our coming year together? At this service led by Rev. Sue Browning, we’ll reflect on the “gift of welcome” as a foundation in our Unitarian Universalist faith. The service will … read more.
Science and spirituality both teach us that there is nothing unchanging in the universe. Even Unitarian Universalism has evolved and continues to do so. Are we prepared to live into the larger love our movement is embodying in this generation? What is the tension between … read more.
This discussion will focus on the meaning of the term “freedom.” Think of the differing meanings of these phrases: being free from; being free to; being free for; being free at.
Think, too, of the possibilities of one person or group seeking to be free in ways … read more.
What book intrigued, fascinated, enlightened, and/or entertained you in the last year? Come prepared to share a three-to-four minute “pitch” for this book during our annual summer reading book discussion. Bring the title and author’s name to record so that we can share the list … read more.
Many times, we have thoughts that, moments later, we wish we had captured on paper. There are other times when we sit down to write something and we can be completely blocked. I have found that just putting words to paper, randomly yet using some … read more.
Unitarian Universalists draw inspiration from the spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions, which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. At this summer discussion service with Rev. Sue Browning, we’ll explore earth-centered traditions, including nature … read more.
We look at personal journeys and how they led to this beloved community.
