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 include our annual Water Communion ritual. All are welcome! (Keep an … Continue reading Water Communion — “Doors Wide Open, Hearts Wide Open” – Rev. Sue Browning, Minister — In-Person & Zoom

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 the greater possibilities at hand and the resistance, even hostility, … Continue reading UUCR Homecoming — “The Courage to Evolve” – Rev. Paul Boothby, Guest Speaker — In-Person & Zoom

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 that might dynamically interfere with the freedom of others.

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 in subsequent issues of Reflections.

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 kind of structure, can be very liberating, even spiritual. In … Continue reading “Stream of Conscious Writing as a Spiritual Practice” – M.Q. Riding, Discussion Leader

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 religion and pagan practices.

We look at personal journeys and how they led to this beloved community.

What questions do you have for Rev. Sue about Unitarian Universalism … about social justice … about our communities … about ministry? At this “Question Box” service, Rev. Sue will share a few reflections on the recent Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Pittsburgh and then open the service for questions on any (ok, about … Continue reading “A Question Box Service … Reflections on Pittsburgh and More” – Rev. Sue Browning, Discussion Leader — ZOOM ONLY

You may or may not feel angry about the changes taking place in our country over the last few years, but if you do, how do you handle it? Should we repress such anger? Act on it? How can we best use strong emotion to our advantage?  Looking forward to hearing your ideas on July 23, … Continue reading “Dealing with ANGER in these Times!” – Jane Hardy, Discussion Leader

“A mentor is not someone who walks ahead of us and tells us how they did it. A mentor is someone who walks alongside us to guide us on what we can do.”― Simon Sinek