Speaker: Rev. Chris Hockman

The Courage to Confront Hate

Many of us are confounded by the appeal of hate groups and what appears to be a resurgence of them in our country. Let’s examine the origins of hateful behaviors and attitudes in human beings. What causes this hate, how is it perpetuated, and how should we confront it

The Courage of Boundaries

Courage is the theme of October, so let’s look at the courage involved in setting healthy boundaries. Based on the work of Cloud and Townsend, find out how having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy life and healthy relationships. A boundary is a “personal property line” between those things for which we are responsible … Continue reading The Courage of Boundaries

A Religion Without God?

In our next stop in Unitarian history, we move into the 20th century to examine the Theist – Humanist Controversy, a debate about whether Unitarianism should be God-centered or human-centered. Learn about the beginnings of religious humanism in Unitarianism and its impact upon the evolution of our faith tradition.

Living Our Interdependence

Let’s take a fresh look at the most important thing that binds us together as Unitarian Universalists – our covenant.Former UUA President, Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick Gray, has said, “Covenant is a religious and faithful response to our existential interdependence.” Find out how the promises we make through covenant are a way of living fully … Continue reading Living Our Interdependence

Covenant and Curiosity

One of the most quietly radical things about Unitarian Universalism is that it asks theists and humanists, pagans and agnostics, Christians and Buddhists to share not just a building, but a covenanted community. We then insist that this is not a problem, but a gift. How can our curious approach to theological diversity inform our … Continue reading Covenant and Curiosity