Be it in congregations or in other parts of our lives, we are called to be leaders in many different ways.  If your leadership brings justice and builds community, no matter where it is, you could be said to be engaging in that leadership as an aspect of your faith and spiritual life. Rev. Pyle … Continue reading Sept 25, Rev. David Pyle, “A Spiritual Practice of Leadership.” Special music by the Pam Ortiz Band.

This talk will feature a short consideration of the five “Pillars of Islam,” and reflection on whether, in terms of application, there is any overlap with the principles of Unitarian Universalism. Click here to hear sermon:

Rev. Goheen explains, “Hospitals are houses of change, and changes associated with physical illness impact our spiritual lives as well as our physical ones. As a hospital chaplain, my clinical specialty is attending to change’s spiritual dimensions. I seek answers to questions such as ‘How does spiritual health differ from spiritual distress, and how does … Continue reading Sept 11, Rev. Keith Goheen, “The Communion of Healers: Soul Work at the Bedside.” Water Communion and special music by pianist Dick Durham

What religion did Jesus of Nazareth actually practice? Join us as we briefly examine Judaism at the time of Christ, and how it has evolved.

What is a moral compass? Do weall have one? Are you familiar with yours, and how do you use it? Join us as we share times when we consulted our own moral compasses – or didn’t.  All are welcome.

A UUCR favorite Sunday early morning talk host, Krista Tippet, has written a new book by that title. Perhaps Ms. Tippet will be unable to make our “show” at 10, but, with or without her, it should be an excellent, stimulating, and hopeful discussion.

The Japanese phrase “Shinrin-Yoku” translates roughly to “forest bathing”, or bathing in the natural environment of a forest. Many scientific studies show the physical and mental health benefits of practicing Shinrin-Yoku.  It can be a spiritual practice to express the UU 7th principle; come experience it in UUCR’s own young woodland, weather permitting.