“Estrangement in a Strange Land”
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.
Speaker: Rev. Jonalu Johnstone
“Religious Practice, not Perfection”
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”
“Does the Arc of the Moral Universe Bend Towards Justice?”
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.
“We’re All Humanists Here, Or Are We?”
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.
“Christmas Eve Service 2024
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
“What’s Jesus Got to Do With It?
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?
“Love at the Center: Exploring UU Values”
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”
“Transforming Hate to Compassion: Transgender Day of Remembrance”
Transgender Day of Remembrance recalls people who have lost their lives because of their gender identity. And it gives us an opportunity to reflect on how to transform hate to compassion — in ourselves and in others. Can we increase the amount of love and care in our lives and in our world? Direct … Continue reading “Transforming Hate to Compassion: Transgender Day of Remembrance”
“It Ain’t Over: The Practices of Deepening Democracy”
Whatever the result of Tuesday’s election (and even if we don’t know it!), we know that to have real democracy — deliberative democracy rather than competitive democracy — we need to reweave the threads of civic engagement. How do we bring our UU values to the table as we strive to deepen democracy in our … Continue reading “It Ain’t Over: The Practices of Deepening Democracy”
“Fear: Embracing and Escaping”
What’s Halloween about? Scariness! A time we try to scare ourselves and one another, often with stories and threats we have made up. Which can be a way of coping with very real fears. So, what do we need to learn about fear? How do we accept our fears? How do we overcome them? Wear … Continue reading “Fear: Embracing and Escaping”