“Patriotism” has become a lightning rod in our discourse. What is patriotism? Does it differ from nationalism? What is their relationship to the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence? Can they guide us for another 250 years? We’ll explore these questions, and as an added bonus “Bells Will Be Ringing” and a special ensemble … Continue reading “250 Years of Patriotism”
The Declaration of Independence set the foundation for our nation, recognizing basic truths – equality and inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit happiness. What does holding these truths mean? How do we, as people of faith, hold these truths? What is the power of these truths? What are we called to do in … Continue reading “We Hold These Truths…”
What did these words in the Declaration of Independence mean to the Founders? What do they mean for us to today? What do they mean for democracy? Given that signing the Declaration was tantamount to signing one’s death warrant, why were these words important enough to be in that document? 1UC members Suzanne Broadbent and … Continue reading “…And the Pursuit of Happiness.”
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. Who are “We, the People”? When leaders and politicians talk about “the American people,” whom do they mean? What makes “US” the “People”? What gives us power? In this July 4th weekend service, we will explore these questions. With words and music, we’ll celebrate “We, the People”, America’s two independence … Continue reading “The ‘Us’ of A”
“Feet of Clay: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, UUs, and July 4” On this July 4 weekend, nearly 250 years after the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed, we explore the legacies, good and bad, that the founders left us and where we are on fulfilling our ideals of equality, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, … Continue reading Lay-Led Summer Worship
Faith, hope, and love serve as moral and spiritual muses, informing our actions and sense of connection. Faith and love garner much attention and explication while hope is often overlooked as a source of guidance and reassurance. What does the gift of hope offer us?
