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A Listening Point

Henry David Thoreau wrote: “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that … read more.

Goals versus Intentions

Tis the annual season of hopeful resolve followed quickly by disappointment. Phillip Moffitt, a renowned vipassana (insight) meditation teacher helps us better comprehend the difference between goals and intentions. Ironically, maybe we should be setting new year’s goals to become more intentional?

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Favorites

Whether or not we personally celebrate Christmas, ’tis a season of being bombarded with the idea that we need to “Go big or go home!” when it comes to gifts, fun, family, celebration, and everything else. Ironically, that message can leave us anxious, worn … read more.

The Joy of Carols, Candles, Cookies and Community

Join us for a service filled with the joy that many religious faiths and traditions provide this time of year. Our Fellowship will focus on the Winter Solstice and Christmas which are celebrated the coming week. 

Children’s RE Focus: Intergenerational celebration – No religious exploration … read more.

Remaining Open to Joy

Brene Brown reminds us that twinkling holiday lights are a great metaphor for how joy works. We may expect it to come as a flood light, but rather it comes in small seemingly random moments. Remaining open to these moments is the key to … read more.

Finding Joy in Trying Times

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 … read more.

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

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 … read more.

The Rest of the Thanksgiving Story

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 … read more.