The truly important question really is “Are we paying attention to what really matters?” See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on March 8 in the calendar.

As a spiritual exercise this month, let us explore the resistance archetypes created by psychotherapist Satya Doyle Byock because each of us has a significant role in collective resistance. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on January 11 in the calendar.

We will lift up the Ancient Greek Goddess Hecate, who is often depicted with three faces and holding a torch at a crossroads to guide travelers through the dark and unknown. Rev. Jim will share his reflections on how this beautiful metaphor of light guiding us spiritually into an unknown future filled with crossroads gives … Continue reading Hecate, Crossroads, and Hope

Our UU shared value of Pluralism states: “We celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology”. Did we take this mindset too much for granted and mistakenly assume it had carried out into our society as well? Now that pluralism is openly under attack, it’s time for us to renew … Continue reading Nurturing Our Gratitude for Pluralism

This month let us honor the revered spiritual leader’s legacy with a focus on engaged Buddhism and a practice of intentional compassion. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on October 12 in the calendar.

Building belonging begins within. In today’s media-intense society, it’s common to exclude or ignore parts of ourselves to fit into expectations. What do we need to welcome back to be whole? See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on September 14 in the calendar.

Our congregation is entering a very important time of discernment from a position of strength and stability. This provides us the confidence and “freedom to become” our aspirations, rather than being forced to accept the need to “free ourselves from” negative circumstances. It opens up many possibilities for our future as a liberal spiritual home … Continue reading Freedom to Become

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

Leah Thomas, who coined the term “intersectional environmentalist”, imagines a world in which systems of oppression are dismantled to protect both the planet and the people who live on it. She believes we cannot save the earth without uplifting the voices of all its people. Rev. Jim’s message this Sunday is an introduction to a … Continue reading Re-imagining Environmentalism

We can’t seem to help anthropomorphizing. The world is speaking to us! Perhaps this is how we live love through the spiritual practice of imagination? Spiritually connected to the world. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on May 4 in the calendar.