In this time when diversity, equity, and inclusion have become dirty words, we UU’s continue to endorse all three. How, though, do we include? How do we become one people out of separate, widely disparate individual identities? How can we be inclusive as Unitarian Universalists? And how do we share our vision, to be inclusive … Continue reading “Who is ‘We’?”
Fully embracing who we are includes acknowledging our limitations. We usually hate to admit those. Failure and struggle, though, can bring us new superpowers of connection and collaboration. Direct link to service.
Generosity is more than money, or maybe generosity with money comes from a deeper place. Too often in a capitalist society, we view the world as a place of scarcity instead of seeing how we are surrounded by generosity. Drawing from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s illustration of the serviceberry, we’ll see how using an ecological instead … Continue reading “A Generous Heart”
Estrangement in families is increasingly common, and devastating for all involved. What’s more, the political climate isn’t helping. How do we navigate our personal issues and find peace? Direct link to service.
For some people, religion is about attaining perfect — nirvana, enlightenment, heaven. UU’s, though, and many others, don’t expect to attain that perfect state. Instead, we advocate continual improvement, and that only comes through practice. How do we practice our religion? Individually and collectively? And why does that matter NOW, when so many of our … Continue reading “Religious Practice, not Perfection”
What does it take for the moral arc to bend? And what does it have to do with hamburgers and democracy? How do we move forward in an unjust world? Join us for a multi-generational service. Direct Link to Service.
Twentieth century religious humanism deeply influenced Unitarian Universalism. How do we understand humanism in the twenty-first century? What limitations have we discovered? How do we balance our human potentials with our human limitations? Direct link to service.
Our annual Christmas Eve Service is always the right way to begin your holiday celebration. Come join us for a beautiful and meaningful service, and stay for a cookie and coffee reception afterwards. If you are able, we ask you bring some cookies to share, homemade or store bought, either is fine. Direct link … Continue reading “Christmas Eve Service 2024
Many UU’s can spout off all the heroes and gods who preceded Jesus in virgin birth or sacrificial death. And here in this country, the holiday around his birth has transformed into an orgy of consumerism. What, then, does Jesus (“the reason for the season,” according to some of our Christian cousins) have to do … Continue reading “What’s Jesus Got to Do With It?
At General Assembly this summer, bylaws changes introduced us to a new set of UU Values: equity, generosity, interdependence, justice, pluralism, transformation, and at the center, love. Centering love roots back to our Universalist ancestors who followed a loving God. What does it mean today, though, to center love and hold to all our UU … Continue reading “Love at the Center: Exploring UU Values”
