Most Unitarian Universalist congregations read a covenant each Sunday. Written by William Vila Blake in 1894, the covenant begins, “Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its law.” This Sunday we look at the roots, meaning and impact of these six powerful short phrases. Direct link to service.
Our Unitarian Universalist Association supports over 1,000 congregations across the United States. With democratic values and traditions under pressure, we honor our heritage of making thoughtful decisions together in community. Direct link to service.
What have you done recently that expresses your UU beliefs? Where would you go on a UU Pilgrimage? For a child growing up UU — what would be experiences to share? 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”
Don’t miss the launch of the campaign for the church as we enter this new chapter of our 1UC story. We’re going to talk about the things that matter in life and are worth the investment of that which is most precious to us. This is Stewardship Sunday so some of this is about the money … Continue reading “Something to Show Up For”
Join us this Sunday as we continue to explore the heart of religious humanism and its unique place within the Unitarian Universalist tradition. Together, we’ll reflect on the sacred found in human connection, the awe of the universe, and the call to act for justice and love. Come ready to celebrate the power of shared … Continue reading “The Sacred in Our Humanity: Living Our Shared 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”
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”
