Speaker: Rev. Jim Coakley

Using Art to Say the Unspeakable

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice (a.k.a. The Lynching Memorial) in Montgomery, Alabama is a stunning work of art. It is a dignified way to tell a horrific and unspoken part of our history as well as reclaim the worth and dignity of those … read more.

Living Free From Fear

In June we celebrate the blessing of living free from fear. Juneteenth honors the freedom from slavery for African Americans and Pride honors the freedom to live authentically for LGBTQ+ people. Living free from fear is essential to living into our full potential, both as … read more.

Counter Blessings

Often we appreciate blessings more if we consider what life would be like if “that” had never happened. For example, “what if my parents had never met?”. Pondering such “counter blessings” reminds us how we have become who we are and may help us focus … read more.

The Invisible Embrace

“We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender.” – John O’Donohue. This Irish poet, priest, and philosopher helps us rediscover the true source of compassion, serenity, and hope through his writing Beauty: The Invisible Embrace.

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Wandering in the Wilderness

The Passover story reminds us of a people wandering in the wilderness for 40 years before they awakened in their “Land of milk and honey”. What does this story tell us of times of uncertainty?

RE FOCUS:
Waking Up to the Pain and Suffering of Others. We … read more.

What Faith Am I Renewing, Anyway?

Unitarian Universalists are continually called to renew our hopeful faith in a better world. Sadly, sometimes such an optimistic faith may feel pointless because humans seem so intent on destroying themselves. We believe in the inherent goodness and the universal salvation of humanity and these … read more.

Widening the Circle of Compassion

Dr. Courtand Dahl, the creator of the Healthy Minds Program, encourages us to overcome our unconcious bias and widen our circle of compassion through meditation and mental training.

RE Focus: Widening the Circle of Love
We widen the circle when we spread love to everyone, including … read more.