The decline of shared facts in our society both in science and politics is doing great damage to our representative democracy. Why is this occurring, and what steps can we take to restore confidence in truths based on commonly trusted facts? See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on August 8 in the calendar.
This is the time every year in which your questions are the sermon. Because the service is virtual, it may work best to pre-submit questions to jimuumin@gmail.com. Otherwise, putting live questions in the chat box is always an option. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on August 1 in the calendar.
We all want to know, don’t we? Different faith traditions tell us different things. The Christian faith says that we will have eternal life with God. Hindu and Buddhist faiths tell us that we will be reincarnated into another life until we reach enlightenment. The Jewish faith says that we can not really know but … Continue reading What Happens When We Die?
Roger will trace his evolution from a proponent of American exceptionalism (the idea that America is unique among nations) to one who no longer fully embraces this idea—and he will argue that his new position is patriotic. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on July 18 in the calendar.
In addition to supporting congregations as they transition out of the pandemic, this year’s General Assembly was primarily focused on the institutional changes started four years ago. We are transforming ourselves into the truly welcoming organization we have always aspired to become. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on July 11 in the calendar.
The First Universalist Church of Minneapolis was selected for this year’s GA Sunday Morning Service. First Universalist has been a model of shared ministry and what it means to put the work of dismantling white supremacy and building anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices at the center of their ministry. They have been on the front lines in … Continue reading General Assembly Morning Worship – Live Stream
This month we remember the 100th anniversary of one of the worst tragedies of racial violence in the United States, the Tulsa Race Massacre; an untold story kept hidden for almost a century. Driven by a climate of extreme racial tension and set off by merely a rumor, white supremist mobs destroyed “Black Wall Street”, … Continue reading Telling Untold Stories to Promote Equity and Justice
“In folk wisdom, it is said that the sharpest phase of grief must be weathered for a full year and a day. I find this prescript strangely accurate, as though loss must be carried through all four seasons before its weight begins to lighten and life goes on.” -Terri Windling- Pete Angilello, Green Bay, will share … Continue reading A Full Year and A Day
Our annual flower communion service will still be held virtually but let us celebrate the resilience of our community over the last year! Have your flower nearby when you log onto the service and be prepared to share your feelings about it. Does your flower hold special memories or meaning? Or perhaps is your flower … Continue reading Flower Communion Sunday
