The first Flower Ceremony was held in Prague, in June 1923, led by Rev. Norbert Čapek. For decades, this beloved tradition and its powerful history have provided meaning to hundreds of UU congregations. In this ceremony, everyone in the congregation brings a flower. Each person places a flower on the altar or in a shared vase. The congregation … Continue reading 100 Years of Flower Ceremony
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. ‘The latest iteration of the Article II draft (the UUA Bylaws description of our faith’s purpose, principles, and values) lists Love as the force that holds us all together. But what IS “love” anyway?
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. Haven’t we discussed this before? On the blessings and frustrations of the democratic process and the spiral of inclusion.
Direct link to YouTube stream HERE. One of the hardest aspects of being human is the need to let go of cherished things in order to grow and adapt. This is true of holiday traditions, which change as we grow older and as the world changes around us, and it’s true of our larger faith. … Continue reading “Everything Changes, Everything Grows”
