The traditional Thanksgiving story of a peaceful harvest meal between Pilgrims and Wampanoag people in 1621 masks a history of European colonization, land theft, and violence against Indigenous populations. Let’s look at Thanksgiving through an honest historical lens with the goal of broadening our perspective and practices related to this holiday

Setting aside some time each week to observe the ancient concept of Sabbath can be beneficial to modern Unitarian Universalists. An invitation to “turn off” so you can “tune in,” a Sabbath means setting aside a special time to turn attention away from obligations and toward what is live-giving and restorative. Find out more on … Continue reading Keeping Sabbath “UU Style”

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

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

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.

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