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Being Present to Hope

Bring a bell to our annual service of “Carols, Candles, and Cookies” where we rekindle a spiritual presence of hope through Earth and Christian based rituals.

See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on December 22 in the calendar.

Reflecting on Presence

This Sunday’s reflection on the “practice of presence” will focus on three questions. What are the dynamics that are at work in being “genuinely present”? What are pressing challenges and opportunities for developing meaningful and transformative practices of presence in today’s fast paced, hyper stimulated … read more.

Facing the Wounds of Colonization

The “4Rs” of First Nations Education, as taught by the late Rosemary Christensen (Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe)—relationship, respect, reciprocity, and responsibility—provide possible guidelines for reflecting on and repairing some of the many harms caused by the colonization of Turtle Island (North America) … read more.

The Spiritual Practice of Repair

Regardless of the outcome of the election, many people will be very disappointed and likely angry. What does repair look and feel like under such circumstances?

See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on November 10 in the calendar.

Keep Your Heart Wide Open

As we approach the most important election of our lifetime, we must cleave to the words of the songwriter Leah Morris: You gotta keep your heart wide open though the waves wanna push you around until your faith brings you back to solid ground.

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Listening For JETPIG

JETPIG is the memorable acronym for our revised Unitarian Universalist values. As the often conflicting rhetoric of the election increases, carefully listen for where our values show up. This is an important way to practice living love centered lives – voting your values and sharing … read more.