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We Are All Called

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, … read more.

Potluck Sunday

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.

Toxic Talk

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 … read more.

Who Were the First Christian Generation?

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 … read more.

Overcoming Tribalism

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 … read more.

Kissing the Pope’s Ring

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 … read more.

Arc of the Moral Universe

Activist Martin Luther King often invoked the phrase, “the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”  He used this phrase to argue for the rightness of civil, labor, and economic rights in the United States.  But for those of … read more.

Annual Mingling of the Waters

We will begin the 2021 church year with our traditional Unitarian Universalist Mingling of the Waters Ceremony. In this annual service, each person is encouraged to bring water from a vacation, weekend away, from the Mississippi or just from the home tap to combine … read more.