Inspired by a recent trip to Mexico and some time spent on the beach there, we are going to take a look at a Mesoamerican spiritual practice involving the Four Directions + 1. We will honor our ancestors, the arts that bring beauty and joy to our lives, the waters of life, those people who … Continue reading Water (Along with Some Other Essential Elements) Is Life
Music moves our minds and spirits in ways that words never can. But why do we sing certain songs in worship? How has that changed over time? And what does the way we make music together say about who we are as Unitarian Universalists? See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on July 26 … Continue reading The Work of the People: Music, Liturgy, and Possibility
Religion and science have been connected for as long as people have tried to understand the world. In fact, in their earliester forms, the two were often hard to separate. Bob Watkins will look at how religious ideas and scientific discovery have influenced each other over time, along with tensions that can arise when they … Continue reading Musings: Science and Theology – An Experimental Approach
The beloved Toy Story franchise explores themes of growing up, friendship, loss, and letting go. The films resonate with adults and children alike, often aligning with rites of passage in our own lives. When Andy’s toys are passed to Bonnie in Toy Story 3, no doubt many parents were reminded of a time when they, … Continue reading You’re My Favorite Deputy: An Empty-Nester Ponders Toy Story Themes
