Singer-songwriter writer Peter Mayer leads our morning reflection with a message about the universe that science describes and how UUism can help us develop a spiritual relationship with that story. Peter began playing the guitar and writing songs when he was in high school. In college he studied theology and music, and then spent two years … Continue reading Church of What We Know
Unitarian Universalists have long been on the forefront of comprehensive sexuality education (first with About Your Sexuality and now with our OWLS-Our Whole Lives Sexuality curriculum), as well as being early advocates for LGBTQ rights and the full inclusion and welcome of LGBTQ folks and families into UU faith communities. We are comfortable talking about … Continue reading Sex and Money
What is Grace? How do we discover it? Is Grace a free gift of love for us? Join Sally Terrell as she discovers answers for these another questions regarding Grace and gives her opinion on what the free gift of grace is for us.
Families are formed in many different ways. It’s not uncommon to see families formed via adoption, inter-racial families, families with same-sex partners, and countless other wonderful combinations. As Elizabeth Gilbert once said, “We must take care of our families wherever we find them.” On Sunday, February 17, the Brumm-Chandler family will be discussing how their … Continue reading Unity and Diversity: How A Family Is Made
For ancient and medieval thinkers, imagination and theology went hand-in-hand as a way of understanding the world. During the Reformation, however, imagination came under increasing suspicion as a source of knowledge as Catholics were accused of devising man-made inventions in the name of doctrine and deception, and Protestants were accused of following the individual imaginations … Continue reading Imagination as a Source of Knowledge
One of the most significant parts of end-of-life planning is deciding what will happen to our bodies after we die. Traditional funerals take a heavy toll on our environment. Many people think there are only two options – traditional burial or cremation. There is another way that is much friendlier to the environment. Penn Engebose, … Continue reading Leave Mother Earth with a Kiss instead of a Kick
Built off the acronym MIRROR, this inspirational talk related to what every community needs will be a reminder of the covenant principles of the GBUUAF. This simple conversation encourages hearers and says: You matter, the events shaping your life are important; relationships support individual growth; we are responsible for ourselves and to each other; challenges … Continue reading Every Community Needs a M.I.R.R.O.R.
Reflect on the past year, both personally and as part of our community and world. Most importantly, we will focus on meeting the challenges of the present and the future. We are pleased to welcome Judy Crain back to our fellowship to hear her annual January message.
We love our family and our friends but when life events hand them difficulties beyond measure how can we be with them in ways that are truly helpful? Most of us want to “do” something but in reality what proves to be most comforting is to simple “be” with them. Karon has learned in her … Continue reading Being In Empathy
Most Americans — starting at a young age — have heard their minister, parents and teachers talk about “freedom of religion.” It’s guaranteed, as we all know, by the First amendment — or the “establishment clause” of our constitution. Many Americans — and certainly those practicing a more extreme faith — often interpret this to … Continue reading History of Religious Freedom and Suppression in the United States
