There are many thoughts on the origins of Earth Day. Today, let’s explore how the “Earthrise” photograph changed the world. Let’s explore how the aesthetic force of the image of the earth changes 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
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
Music is a type of magic. I like to define magic as something complex that we don’t fully understand. Music heals. Life makes music, and music is a part of it. Once upon a time, we were all musicians, and music belonged to all of us.
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
In the deep of winter, let us gather to discuss one of the deep and big questions in life: what does a good death mean? Inspired by the book, Being Mortal, let us honor our mortality, aging, and caregiving. What does it look like to write this chapter of our lives with agency and intention?
Healing is an individual and communal journey. As we do the work of visioning our future, we need both a communal and individual perspective. There will be much to create, love, and heal.
