Curiosity is not just a personality trait; it is a moral responsibility. In a world shaped by fear, outrage, and easy assumptions, the courage to wonder about one another may be one of the holiest acts we have left. What if faith begins not with having all the right answers, but with refusing to stop … Continue reading “Curiosity Is A Moral Responsibility”
More than a list of theoretical ideas, our faith should inspire us to do better and comfort us when things get hard. Substantial faith does not require God, but it does require us to identify and test our ideas, possibly by talking about them with people we trust. How is your faith working for you? … Continue reading “Faith that Works”
Most religious traditions identify compassion as a cornerstone of faith, but Buddhism offers specific practices for stretching our hearts. This Sunday, two 1UC members describe some of the ways Buddhist practice informs their Unitarian Universalist faith. Direct link to service.
In the diversity of our personal beliefs and spiritual practices, we UUs commit to accompany one another in faith. As the new minister, Rev. Kent joins First Unitarian members mid-stride in this shared, but individual pilgrimage. This Sunday we explore how our faith journeys join together. Direct link to service.
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…”
On this Memorial Day, we honor those who have given their lives and their energies to the creation and continuance of our country and our faith tradition, remembering the wisdom of our Unitarian ancestors and their reckoning call for today. Direct link to service.
Unitarian Universalists have mixed feelings about Easter. We don’t expect people to rise from the dead. Still, in this season in this hemisphere, we’re surrounded by evidence of rebirth. Let’s join in a multi-generational service to celebrate the natural cycle of life, death and rebirth! We’ll include welcoming of new members. Direct link to service.
The Jewish commandment to repair the world is often played out in acts of lovingkindness. It began as a striving for personal betterment and starts and ends with repairing the world within. Direct Link to Service. Rabbi Abby Jacobson was born on a cattle ranch in central Florida, outside the small town of Davenport. At … Continue reading “Jewish Perspectives on Repairing the World”
Guest Minister, Rev. Angeline Jackson will be talking about student leadership and the importance of being firm in our beliefs and values. Rev. Angeline Jackson (she/her) is an international expert in LGBTQ+ education, a Lambda Literary Finalist, and the Caribbean board representative for the Global Interfaith Network For People of All Sexes, Sexual Orientations, Gender … Continue reading “Leadership, Values, and Activism: Lessons from Student Movements”
It matters not how fast we move or how much we struggle with the oars as long as the ship is pointed in the right direction and the right folks are in the boat with us. Direct Link to Service.
