The Passover story reminds us of a people wandering in the wilderness for 40 years before they awakened in their “Land of milk and honey”. What does this story tell us of times of uncertainty? RE FOCUS:Waking Up to the Pain and Suffering of Others. We explore this theme in connection to Passover and highlight … Continue reading Wandering in the Wilderness
Awakening Our Imaginations with, First Unitarian Society of Madison Humans have a unique capacity to envision that which is not, to use imagination to move from the realm of the known to the realm of the possible. Imagination can truly be transformative and revolutionary, especially when we recognize its power to help us empathize with … Continue reading Awakening Our Imaginations
The poet Rachel Kann believes we are in a paradigm shift in history. We are awakening to the truth, for better or for worse, and building a new way of being, loving, and living. RE FOCUS: Waking Up To What Really Matters. We reflect on waking up to what really matters and the importance of … Continue reading Tell the Children That This is the Great Awakening!
Unitarian Universalists are continually called to renew our hopeful faith in a better world. Sadly, sometimes such an optimistic faith may feel pointless because humans seem so intent on destroying themselves. We believe in the inherent goodness and the universal salvation of humanity and these truths still call us into the light of hope in … Continue reading What Faith Am I Renewing, Anyway?
A provocative title, I know, but certainly a feeling we may be experiencing during these troubling times. As Unitarian Universalists we are called to believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people. And yet many of us may have friends and family, let alone strangers, who we struggle to understand their politics and ideologies. … Continue reading It’s Hard to Offer You Love and Compassion When I Want to Punch You in the Face
Much has been said about Mary Magdalene in books, movies, and internet websites. Unfortunately, most of what is said is incorrect, invented and just plain untrue. What we today really know of Mary comes from the four Canonical Gospels as well as a series on non-canonical Gospels. From these various sources, we can say that … Continue reading Mary Magdalene: The First Christian
Come join Soto Zen priest, Tai Alford, as he explores the idea of renewing faith from a Buddhist perspective. What is it that keeps you coming back again and again to spiritual practice? Whether it’s walking in the woods, being of service to other people, or sitting on a cushion, there is a way to … Continue reading Don’t Give Up On Your Spiritual Practice
Unitarian Universalists have a long and proud history of social justice leadership which is grounded in our deep spiritual and theological roots. Rev. Mark Richards joins Rev. Jim for this service which lays the foundation for an afternoon strategic planning workshop by the Wisconsin UU Social Action Network hosted at the Open Circle Fellowship. RE … Continue reading Spiritual Grounding for Social Justice
Tamra Omen supports women reentering the community from prison and the Department of Corrections Programs as well as works to defeat legislation that would terminate parental rights for women sentenced to an undetermined number of years. Tamra widens the circle of love so these women can experience true freedom. Tamra is currently the Statewide Program … Continue reading True Freedom Comes From Widening the Circle of Love
Dr. Courtand Dahl, the creator of the Healthy Minds Program, encourages us to overcome our unconcious bias and widen our circle of compassion through meditation and mental training. RE Focus: Widening the Circle of Love We widen the circle when we spread love to everyone, including refugees and asylum seekers. We focus on refugees and … Continue reading Widening the Circle of Compassion
