Since its origin, Unitarian Universalism has espoused the goal of “world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.” This aspirational statement aiming to repair the evils of the world can often be seen as unrealistic. Why should we work toward the elusive, complicated and seemingly impossible goal of world community? Is peace, liberty and … Continue reading World Community
It has been said that mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It seems as though this ancient practice is needed more than ever as we are exposed to so much … Continue reading Presence Through Mindfulness
Loved ones missing from the table, pressure to live up to expectations, worry about the future, and a host of other stressors may leave us lacking in “holiday cheer” this year. Let’s recognize and embrace the sadder side of the season and learn that it’s okay to feel blue during the holidays. Together we can … Continue reading Blue Christmas
Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr said, “Prayer does not change things; prayer changes people, and people change things.” Let’s explore the various understandings and practices of prayer and learn from Unitarian Universalists who pray as a spiritual practice.
An alarming truth is that unconscious bias is pervasive in UU congregations. It is also true that many Unitarian Universalists have not personally experienced the impacts of such bias, though Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, poor, disabled and LGBTQ+ congregants understand it as a day-to-day reality. How do we close this gap between our UU ideals … Continue reading Widening the Circle: Listening and Learning for Liberation
Looking ahead to the Sunday after Election Day, we’re not sure exactly what to expect. Will there be civil unrest? Will the election be contested? Will we even know who won? Living with uncertainty appears to be the new normal. This service will focus on what we need to talk about most on the Sunday … Continue reading What Do We Do Now?
