Have you ever considered the downsides to belonging? Author Jhumpa Lahiri considers, “The essential dilemma of my life is between my deep desire to belong and my suspicion of belonging.” Join Rev. Sue Browning as we consider the blessings and risks which come when we center a need to belong in our lives.
Rev. Chute explains, “I often hear from people that they want more spirituality in their lives. But when pressed, they too often cannot articulate what that means or what it looks like. So let’s explore that notion together — what is spirituality, where do I find it, why do I seek it, how shall I find it?”
Have you ever had a sense of belonging to a place? Have you ever had to leave this space? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll explore the challenges faced by immigrants.
Unitarian Universalists are a positive people. Our Principles focus on hope and possibility. But hope and possibility must start from a deep realization that there is much pain and suffering in our communities. We must feel it in our very souls. Our hearts must break every time we hear of another gun-related death. On average, 310 people are shot in the US every day- over 130 thousand per year!
Truly living into a vision of deep inclusion can be a daunting expectation. It means continually changing ourselves and our communities. It’s hard for our actions to consistently match our words, yet as Unitarian Universalists this is what we are called to do. At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll consider the ways we collectively sustain “brave space” as a foundation of deep inclusion.
This Sunday will conclude the two part “sermon series” presented by Benjamin Van Dyne using the works of the well-loved writer James Baldwin. This week will focus on what it means to be human in a world that doesn’t always honor human dignity. Using the short story, Sonny’s Blues, we’ll explore the uniqueness of our shared humanity and how it can be rooted in loving and lasting ways. Ninety-five years after his birth, James Baldwin’s life and writing continue to teach us about our own challenges and joys. Come join us!
Welcome all to the start of traditional Sunday services. This is the beginning of UUCR’s 27th year, which we will celebrate with an “Incoming and Water Communion.” The sermon will begin a two-part series addressing the challenges and joys we face in seeking to live with love and hope even when those seem impossible. Benjamin Van Dyne returns to our pulpit bringing the wisdom of novelist James Baldwin to shed light on troubled times. It will focus on Baldwin’s novel, If Beale Street Could Talk, a story of surviving violence, danger and racism. It has lessons for us about how to love and persevere.
If you have water from summer travels – near or far — remember to bring it for our traditional Water Communion ceremony. We’ll also have water from the beautiful Chester to share.
“‘School Days’: Readings Good Enough to Share and Hear Again.” There are no censors but what is anticipated is a nice combination from scripture readings to the words of favorite folk songs. Please come to share and hear.
Truth: 1) The quality or state of being true. “She had to accept the truth of his accusation.” Synonyms: veracity, truthfulness, verity, sincerity, genuineness. 2) That which is true or in accordance with fact or reality, “the truth.” “Tell me the truth.” Synonyms: the fact of the matter; what actually/really happened; the case. 3) A fact or belief that is accepted as true. (plural noun = “truths.” “The emergence of scientific truths . . . .” Synonyms: fact; verity; certainty; certitude.
Join Harry for our look at “truth,” and what it means (or doesn’t mean) in today’s world.
Join us for coffee and fellowship after the service.
