How do we find joy when we’re still battling a worldwide pandemic, living in a politically-divided country, and worrying about global warming? With the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor only days away, perhaps we can learn something about finding joy in trying times by studying the people of the greatest generation. Children’s RE … Continue reading Finding Joy in Trying Times
Unitarian Universalism’s 5th principle was born out of our long history of wrestling with controversial and complex issues. It states that we honor the democratic process and the “right of conscience” – the political right to discern what is morally best. Of course, such discernment requires respectful dialog to thoroughly understand an issue and come … Continue reading Holding Our History of Democracy Sacred – A Perspective and Opportunity for Dialog on Critical Race Theory featuring local activist Laura DeGolier and State Assembly Member Jeremy Thiesfeldt
It is essential that we know the final outcome of the first thanksgiving story and the role “God” played in it. It is another historic example of the abuse of religion; this one by our theological ancestors. Holding our history means acknowledging this legacy and preventing it in the future. See the UUConnect for the service logon … Continue reading The Rest of the Thanksgiving Story
Transcendentalism heavily influenced Unitarian theology in the early 19th century and its dominance remains with us today. Because of its influence, our theological development mirrors our ecological development. Over 200 years we have moved from an intense appreciation for nature, to a strong passion for environmentalism and saving nature, to a deeper understanding of the … Continue reading An Alternative Trinity – Nature, Humans, and the Divine
We are in a time of historic change and challenge. Climate change events, unhealed histories, and divisive politics are occurring throughout the world. Sharing a story from his own Jewish spiritual roots and from a recent meeting with tribal elders sharing their tribal prophecies, the talk will share some thoughts about how we can respond … Continue reading We Are All Called
Every fifth Sunday of the month is Potluck Sunday. In lieu of a service, join us at 10 a.m. at the fellowship for food and conversation.
People in our society have adopted bad habits of speech, leading to a tattering of our social fabric and both an inability and an unwillingness to engage with those outside of a pre-selected and safe circle. Building relationships begins, I think, with what Buddhism’s Noble Eightfold Path calls “Right Speech.” What might that look like … Continue reading Toxic Talk
The first Christian generation had very different beliefs when compared to Modern Christianity. Yet, Modern Christianity did, in fact, derive from the original Christians. But no current modern denomination actually has the same beliefs as those taught by the first followers of Jesus of Nazareth. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on October … Continue reading Who Were the First Christian Generation?
Tribalism is an accurate name for the animosity we are experiencing right now. But instead of accepting it, Robert Wright describes how we can work to overcome it in “How Mindfulness Can Heal the World”. His insight into evolutionary psychology and Buddhism offer us a path to heal our world. See the UUConnect for the service logon … Continue reading Overcoming Tribalism
Perhaps the greatest sign of covenant with the Roman Catholic Church is the act of kissing the Pope’s ring. It is supposed to be an outward symbol of a deeply felt covenant, yet history has shown that hasn’t always been the case. Although Unitarian Universalists don’t usually kiss rings, we do covenant to support each … Continue reading Kissing the Pope’s Ring
