Questions regarding resilience often focus on where and how one can find motivation and energy to move forward especially in difficult days. While these questions are important, might it be more helpful to reframe the questions in terms of more fundamental questions. This reflection focuses on what those questions may be and how they may … Continue reading Finding a North Star in Turbulent Times
Embodying resilience involves demonstrating the ability to adapt and overcome adversity. This requires both mental and emotional strength as well as the help of friends and family. In the Gospel of Mary, Mary Magdalene must first accept the departure of Jesus. Then, she must follow his wish to instruct the apostles and charge them to … Continue reading Embodying Resilience: The Example of Mary Magdalene
Upon receiving a call for clergy from colleagues in Minneapolis, Rev. Mark drove to that city for two days of training and protest. The need to support the citizens of that city and state is critical. American democracy stands in the balance. Minnesotans are noted for their ability to organize and their commitment to justice … Continue reading Resilience under Siege
Just getting through the day seems like a battle lately. Our nation is in chaos and things we hold to be true are being challenged. I can only find my way through by fully choosing to live with love and compassion at my core. Not fear, not hate but love. Can it be possible and … Continue reading The Journey of Resilience
Since Israel’s occupation of Gaza and the West Bank in 1967, Palestinians have championed a form of non-violent resistance called “sumūd” (resilience). More than a mere slogan, it both explains and animates most aspects of daily life, from where people shop and what they buy, to how they interact with Israelis and foreigners, to how … Continue reading Sumūd: Palestinian Resistance through Resilience
Oftentimes aggressive pushback seems like the only way to resist. But sometimes it’s just too hard to be hard. How can we practice resistance in softer ways? Can gentleness be resistance? Let’s talk about it. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on January 18 in the calendar.
As a spiritual exercise this month, let us explore the resistance archetypes created by psychotherapist Satya Doyle Byock because each of us has a significant role in collective resistance. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on January 11 in the calendar.
When things in our world are confusing or scary, it’s important that we find ways to stay grounded in our values, connected to our neighbors, and moving forward. Join us for an engaging and practical service for all ages where we’ll explore how to put these things into practice! This will be an intergenerational service. … Continue reading Practices of Resistance for All Ages
In the spirit of welcoming in the new and sending out the old, join us for the Fire Communion Ceremony. You’ll be invited to write down a word or phrase to sum up what you wish to leave behind in the past year so you can enter 2026 with new hope. We’ll burn our papers … Continue reading Fire Communion/Burning Bowl
Join us as we honor both the Winter Solstice and the promise of returning light, and the spirit of the Christian Christmas with its message of hope, peace, and love. We’ll celebrate with carols, candles and cookies. Everyone welcome! See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on December 21 in the calendar.
