Realizing that no matter what we do or have done, we have never been outside of our bodies, it isn’t surprising that there is a body wisdom. Maybe your stomach turns at specific times. Where and what is happening when you feel your body tighten up or constrict? In these times of intentional harm and … Continue reading “The Wisdom of the Body” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom
We will celebrate language as a tool for communication, art, connection, community, democracy, and mental health. Language is an instrument of oppression and liberation, emotion and repression, information and disinformation, praise and reproach. It is such a natural part of our lives, that many of us take it for granted. Yet, the underutilization of language … Continue reading “A Love Letter to Language” – Dr. Edris Harrell, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
As we begin Disability History Month, let’s reflect on the offering of author and former Labor Secretary Robert B. Reich, who has come to believe that “The central struggle of civilization [is] fighting bullies—standing up against brutality.” His story is grounded in his own lived experiences as a child with dwarfism in the 1960s, and … Continue reading “Compassion in the Struggle” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom
In these anxious times we seek ways to soothe ourselves. Some of us feel that we are soul weary and need help. Rev. Speck will explore what we mean by soul and some of the ways we can care for our soul and that of others. Bring your soul with you to church to find out what we … Continue reading “Medicine for the Soul” – Rev. Dr. Richard Speck, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
On this season of balance, let us recognize the Autumn Equinox, Mabon, and Bisexuality Day in a service honoring the feminine divine. Many of us are steeped in the Divine Masculine within many spiritual traditions. Today, let us explore the feminine divine in our lives, community, and across traditions.
How do we find joy and grace in a world full of despair? How do we stay soft when the world is so hard? We will consider these questions and explore practices for resilience in these times.
As we begin our congregational year together, let us focus on what wants to emerge for us in this time. What wants to emerge for us as individuals and what wants to emerge for us as a community. Bring your gifts, talents, hopes, and dreams to mix with our losses, grief, pain, and rage. Everything … Continue reading “Ingathering and Water Communion: Emergence” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom
Winding up the summer programs, the August 31st Sunday service will be a bit different. A small group of members will be leading the service, which will be a celebration about the upcoming church year. There will be brunchy treats and light refreshments while we talk about activities planned and those that we might do (not … Continue reading “It’s a Celebration!” – M.Q. Riding & other UUCR members, Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY
This discussion is not about the long history of Buddhism. It is about how a good meditation session is difficult to accomplish due to an ever-wandering mind. I will show a video first to prime your mind towards meditation and then open for discussion on your experience and input. If time permits, I will show … Continue reading “2,600 Years of Buddhism” – Dr. J. P. Agrawal, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY
Advance planning for our end-of-life can be an important part of living. It can provide guidance for our families, loved ones, and caregivers during the difficult time leading up to our death. If documented and shared, it can help ensure that we get the care we want and avoid what we don’t want. But where … Continue reading “End-of-Life Decisions” – Connie Schroth, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY
