Monarchs have scientific, cultural, and spiritual importance to people of many different backgrounds and belief systems. Join Jim Brey as he discusses these butterflies’ unique survival and migratory adaptations, their relevance in the understanding and development of modern conservation techniques, and their significance to many indigenous Mexicans. Jim’s message will explore the lessons that this … Continue reading The Message of Monarchs
We’ll take a deep dive into the history of the concept, lifting up a few notables who wore the label as a badge of honor. We’ll also see how the charge of “heresy” has evolved from a serious capital offense to one that is seldom taken seriously. Unitarian Universalism was once the quintessential religious heresy. … Continue reading A Few Words in Favor of Heresy
A More Perfect Union, the opening promise of the U.S. constitution, is the aspirational title Rev. Adam Russell Taylor chose for his new book. His premise is that Martin Luther King Jr’s vision of a beloved community is still valid and makes the case for why we shouldn’t give up on it. This is the … Continue reading Reimagining Beloved Community (Part 1)
Over 100 years ago Unitarian minister Norbert Čapek created a celebration of beauty, diversity, and community in Prague called flower communion. This wonderful ritual is a meaningful way to transition into summer with a touching reminder of the beauty and love we share. You are invited to bring a flower or two to exchange during … Continue reading A Celebration of Flowers and Community
Jean M. Twenge’s book Generations offers profound insight into how the differences from the Silent Generation to Generation Z are all part of continuous patterns in American society. Accepting and celebrating our generational differences are part of valuing pluralism within our congregations. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on May 26 in the calendar.
The inspiration for the title of this service is from the book Bringing Nature Home – How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants by Douglas Tallamy. Our speakers will provide information and their experiences for why they use native plants and why it is important for everyone to do so. The service will be … Continue reading Bringing Nature Home
Join us for this beloved GBAUUF tradition featuring the Good Times Band, Choir, and special performances by members and friends. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on May 12 in the calendar.
This is the sixth and final Unitarian Universalist value we will explore together this year, and probably the most unique to our faith. Our individual beliefs and spiritual journeys vary widely and we lift this up as a strength which keeps us open to new possibilities and change. What a gift! See the UUConnect for the service … Continue reading The Gift of Pluralism
As spring weather makes its way back to our part of the world, let’s remember how amazing life’s interdependence is. Certainly the Earth calls us to celebrate! See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on April 28 in the calendar.
Join us for this GBAUUF tradition as several of our members and friends share their original poetry or read a poem that is special to them. If you have a favorite poem that speaks to this month’s theme of interdependence, please bring it to share during response time. IN-PERSON ONLY (A Zoom service is available … Continue reading Poetry Sunday
