Author Matthew Desmond’s insightful book, Poverty by America, reminds us that poverty is by design in our society. We subsidize anyone with wealth and just want the poor to go away. What sacrifice is required to bend the moral arc of the universe towards justice? See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on February … Continue reading Just Go Away
Justice and Equity are two of our fundamental Unitarian Universalist values, but what do they mean to us theologically and spiritually? Why do we focus so much on “building a better world”? See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on February 4 in the calendar.
Today we honor the prophet of peace who used love to liberate millions. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on January 28 in the calendar.
Perfectionism and self-doubt are hardly liberating and it’s all too easy to get pulled into the “unworthy of being loved” trap. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, is a passionate advocate of accessing the love deep within us by writing letters FROM love. Let us begin our new theme this month with self-reflection and … Continue reading Liberating Love
This is a Christmas Eve service on Sunday morning. We celebrate the hopeful light central to the story of Jesus’ birth with carols, candles, and cookies. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on December 24 in the calendar.
This is Rev. Jim’s companion sermon to the book group discussion of The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life by Dr. Lisa Miller. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on December 3 in the calendar.
Isabel Allende’s tragic loss of her 28-year-old daughter transformed her outlook on life. Embracing impermanence, she found peace and happiness through generosity. See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on November 19 in the calendar.
When we ask ourselves, “Why did ____ happen to me?“, it’s not hard to consider ourselves cursed. By contrast, Unitarian Universalism focuses on life’s generosity and inherent goodness, which in turn enables us to cope with our struggles. Let us renew this spiritual practice together this month in this service. See the UUConnect for the service … Continue reading Life’s Generosity
Queer teens are vulnerable in all our communities and we have an opportunity to support them as allies beyond just annual Pride events. In this service I make the case for supporting safe spaces where all have an opportunity to express themselves authentically and be loved for who they are. See the UUConnect for the service … Continue reading Supporting Coming Out Day Everyday
Our religious ancestors rejected the concept of original sin and believed that all are fundamentally good. Because Unitarian Universalists are action oriented people, we have a long and proud heritage of turning our beliefs into actions – in this case supporting the sacred rite of all to thrive. See the UUConnect for the service logon information … Continue reading A Heritage of Seeking Equity
