Our Democracy is under stress these days, as our rights seem threatened, the country is divided politically, and angry actors take center stage. How can an individual (in a reliably “blue” state) respond? Now is the time to share concerns and hopes about the challenges facing us.
Please select a fiction or nonfiction book you’ve read that you think others might be interested in reading too, and then prepare to share a two-three minute summary of it for our summer discussion. We’ll be sending around a list for you to add the author’s name and full title of the book so that we … Continue reading “Summer Reading” – Amy Warner, Leader — Summer Discussion, In Person ONLY
Few choices in life are binary. There are more than two choices for most problems.
Many of us have grown up placing a high value on excellence. We’ve been taught to dream big and then pour our energies into the perfect execution of plans. Is setting high standards useful? Are there pitfalls? At this summer discussion service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll explore the role of excellence and perfection in our … Continue reading Sunday, August 14 — “Excellence and Perfection” – Rev. Sue Browning, Leader — Summer Discussion, In Person ONLY
Have you thought about it? If you dismissed this option quickly, what were your concerns? If you’ve given it deep thought, what about this life choice draws you to it? Catherine Brooks, Leader
At our service with seminarian Cassandra Montenegro we’ll consider, “What does it mean to reengage religious and spiritual practices that we grew up with, that meant something to our ancestors, and might mean something to us?” (CLICK HERE to view YouTube Service) Cassie Montenegro, Guest Speaker
Recent Supreme Court decisions have changed foundational precedents. More significant decisions are expected to come. At this summer conversation with Rev. Sue Browning, together we’ll reflect on the ways our UU values guide us in challenging times, and in particular consider, “What questions are we now asking (and why)?” Rev. Sue Browning, Leader
The Japanese phrase “Shinrin-Yoku” translates roughly to “forest bathing” or absorbing the forest atmosphere. Many studies show the physical and mental health benefits of this practice. There will be a short discussion of the concept, followed by practicing it in our Memorial Woodland Garden, weather permitting. Some may consider this a spiritual practice to better … Continue reading July 17 — “Forest Bathing” – Diane Shields, leader — In Person ONLY
Click HERE to view the 2022 GA event. The Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of the Foothills Unitarian Universalist Church in Fort Collins, CO will lead the 2022 Sunday Service at GA. Additional worship team members includes Rev. Sean Neil-Barron, Associate Minister at Foothills Unitarian Church, in Fort Collins, Co and Shari Halliday-Quan, Lead Minister of … Continue reading “UUA General Assembly Worship Service” YouTube ONLY
